Get Prepared: Minimum Wage Increases Are Coming in 2026
Learn about upcoming changes to minimum wage that will impact restaurant operators in 2026.
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Articles about Industry Trends and Perspectives
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[New Research] Forecasting Accuracy Averages Just 60%, Even Though Most Restaurants Use Tech
Discover why restaurant sales forecasts are only 60% accurate despite tech adoption and learn how to bridge the gap for better operational efficiency and profitability.
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3 Key Ways to Impress a Franchisor by Focusing on Operations and Tech Readiness
Discover how focusing on operations and tech readiness can impress franchisors and position you as a strategic franchisee ready for sustainable growth.
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Forecasting, Labour, and Tech: 400+ Respondents Reveal the Surprising Differences Between UK and US Restaurant Operations
Discover the key differences between UK and US restaurant operations and how they impact growth in our latest industry report. Download now for actionable insights.
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Introducing Crunchtime Insights (BizIQ+ just got some major upgrades!)
Learn how Crunchtime Insights can help businesses centralize, correlate, and analyze data from multiple sources to make impactful business decisions.
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[Webinar Recap] 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report
Dive into Crunchtime x Technomic’s 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report and learn how operators are fueling growth while navigating economic uncertainty.
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![[New Research] Consistent Execution Drives Performance & Profitability](https://www.crunchtime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/202508-Crunchtime-25ResearchReport-LP-tablet_@2x.jpg?length=720&name=202508-Crunchtime-25ResearchReport-LP-tablet_@2x.jpg)
[New Research] Consistent Execution Drives Performance & Profitability
Discover how consistent execution at the store level drives performance, enhances guest experience, and boosts profitability for growing restaurant brands.
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UK Restaurants Are Growing, But New Research Reveals Which Ops Gaps Are Holding Them Back
Discover why UK restaurants are growing despite economic challenges and what operational gaps are holding them back.
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![[Webinar Preview] Live Insights: Unpack the Future of Restaurant Growth](https://www.crunchtime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinar%20with%20Technomic.png?length=720&name=Webinar%20with%20Technomic.png)
[Webinar Preview] Live Insights: Unpack the Future of Restaurant Growth
Join our exclusive webinar on October 15, 2025, to uncover restaurant growth insights, industry trends, and strategic data from over 300 operators.
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![[Customer Spotlight] How Panera Bread Drives Customer Loyalty and Empowers Teams](https://www.crunchtime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-design-44.jpg?length=720&name=Untitled-design-44.jpg)
[Customer Spotlight] How Panera Bread Drives Customer Loyalty and Empowers Teams
Learn how Panera Bread uses Crunchtime to drive consistency, empower teams, and protect the guest experience, driving customer loyalty.
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Insights from FSTEC 2025: High-Impact Growth Strategies for the Kitchen Operations Lifecycle
Discover how leading restaurant brands like Red Lobster and Zaxby's leverage technology for operational efficiency and sustainable growth, as discussed at FSTEC 2025.
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![[New Research] Despite Economic Concerns, US Restaurant Operators Plan to Open 20% More Locations](https://www.crunchtime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-Crunchtime-growth-research-report-hires_@2x-1.png?length=720&name=2025-Crunchtime-growth-research-report-hires_@2x-1.png)
[New Research] Despite Economic Concerns, US Restaurant Operators Plan to Open 20% More Locations
Discover key insights from the 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report, revealing how operators plan to expand despite economic concerns and ops challenges.
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