Crunchtime News and Culture What We Learned Behind the Counter at Jersey Mike’s Nov 15, 2023 | 2 min read Learn about the Crunchtime crew's on-site visit with Jersey Mike's and what it was like spending a day in the life of the Jersey Mike’s team. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture Crunchtime's First-Ever Ops Excellence Awards—Meet the Finalists and See Who Won! Nov 13, 2023 | 5 min read Learn about Crunchtime's first-ever Ops Excellence Awards, who our finalists were, and who took home the grand prize. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting [New Research] 3 Key Technology Benchmarks for Multi-Unit Restaurants Oct 26, 2023 | 3 min read Learn how tech is (or, isn’t) used across critical ops functions, how many different systems are used, and where future investments are being prioritized. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting [New Research] Operators Want New Employees Trained and Shift-Ready One Week Faster Oct 24, 2023 | 3 min read Revealed in new research, operators said it takes 19 days for new employees to become proficient, while they ideally want them up and running in 12 days. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting [New Research] Improving Operations Execution Could Increase Sales Significantly Oct 12, 2023 | 2 min read As revealed in new research, operators estimate that if stores could more consistently complete daily operational tasks sales could increase significantly. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting [New Research] Staffing Challenges are Broader than just Finding Labor Sep 29, 2023 | 3 min read New research reveals the growing complexity of scheduling labor and strategies for reducing labor costs in multi-unit restaurants in the next 12-18 months. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory [New Research] Food Costs Eat Up 35% of Revenue on Average for Multi-Unit Restaurants Sep 28, 2023 | 2 min read New research gives a clear benchmark for food costs in multi-unit restaurants and reveals operators' strategies for reducing them in the near term. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting [New Research] Restaurant Operators Plan on Growth—How Will They Get There? Sep 22, 2023 | 4 min read Newly released research reveals operators' big plans for investment, priorities to drive growth, and strategies for improvement in multi-unit restaurants. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture 20+ Crunchtime Customers Set to Share Best Practices at Ops Summit Sep 14, 2023 | 2 min read The list of confirmed customer speakers at the Ops Summit, Oct. 4-5, in San Antonio, has grown to 20+ industry experts. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives The Shift Where I Became a District Manager and Turned Chaos into Consistency Aug 31, 2023 | 7 min read A look into the first shift as a district manager, and the importance of training and accountability to streamline operations and help store teams succeed. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Fair Workweek in 2023 Aug 24, 2023 | 12 min read Learn how Fair Workweek laws affect multi-unit restaurant operations and how to set your stores up for success amid ever-changing restrictions. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives The Shift: 5 Ways ‘QSR Guy’ Continually Invests in His 500+ Employees Jul 21, 2023 | 5 min read Five ways a multi-unit QSR operator takes care of his employees, helping reduce turnover and drive restaurant growth and profitability. Read more