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What Is a KDS? An Easy Guide to Kitchen Display Systems

Industry Trends and Perspectives

What Is a KDS? An Easy Guide to Kitchen Display Systems

Dec 5, 2025 | 5 min read

Unlock the benefits of Kitchen Display Systems to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate customer satisfaction in your restaurant. Learn how KDS can transform your operations today.

Get Prepared: Minimum Wage Increases Are Coming in 2026

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Get Prepared: Minimum Wage Increases Are Coming in 2026

Dec 2, 2025 | 8 min read

Learn about upcoming changes to minimum wage that will impact restaurant operators in 2026.

[New Research] Forecasting Accuracy Averages Just 60%, Even Though Most Restaurants Use Tech

Data, Analytics, and Reporting

[New Research] Forecasting Accuracy Averages Just 60%, Even Though Most Restaurants Use Tech

Nov 11, 2025 | 1 min read

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.

3 Key Ways to Impress a Franchisor by Focusing on Operations and Tech Readiness

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3 Key Ways to Impress a Franchisor by Focusing on Operations and Tech Readiness

Nov 6, 2025 | 3 min read

Discover how focusing on operations and tech readiness can impress franchisors and position you as a strategic franchisee ready for sustainable growth.

Forecasting, Labour, and Tech: 400+ Respondents Reveal the Surprising Differences Between UK and US Restaurant Operations

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Forecasting, Labour, and Tech: 400+ Respondents Reveal the Surprising Differences Between UK and US Restaurant Operations

Nov 4, 2025 | 8 min read

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.

Introducing Crunchtime Insights (BizIQ+ just got some major upgrades!)

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Introducing Crunchtime Insights (BizIQ+ just got some major upgrades!)

Oct 29, 2025 | 2 min read

Learn how Crunchtime Insights can help businesses centralize, correlate, and analyze data from multiple sources to make impactful business decisions.

[Webinar Recap] 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report

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[Webinar Recap] 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report

Oct 27, 2025 | 6 min read

Dive into Crunchtime x Technomic’s 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report and learn how operators are fueling growth while navigating economic uncertainty.

[New Research] Consistent Execution Drives Performance & Profitability

Industry Trends and Perspectives

[New Research] Consistent Execution Drives Performance & Profitability

Oct 14, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover how consistent execution at the store level drives performance, enhances guest experience, and boosts profitability for growing restaurant brands.

UK Restaurants Are Growing, But New Research Reveals Which Ops Gaps Are Holding Them Back

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UK Restaurants Are Growing, But New Research Reveals Which Ops Gaps Are Holding Them Back

Oct 7, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover why UK restaurants are growing despite economic challenges and what operational gaps are holding them back.

[Webinar Preview] Live Insights: Unpack the Future of Restaurant Growth

Industry Trends and Perspectives

[Webinar Preview] Live Insights: Unpack the Future of Restaurant Growth

Sep 30, 2025 | 3 min read

Join our exclusive webinar on October 15, 2025, to uncover restaurant growth insights, industry trends, and strategic data from over 300 operators.

[Customer Spotlight] How Panera Bread Drives Customer Loyalty and Empowers Teams

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[Customer Spotlight] How Panera Bread Drives Customer Loyalty and Empowers Teams

Sep 25, 2025 | 2 min read

Learn how Panera Bread uses Crunchtime to drive consistency, empower teams, and protect the guest experience, driving customer loyalty.

Insights from FSTEC 2025: High-Impact Growth Strategies for the Kitchen Operations Lifecycle

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Insights from FSTEC 2025: High-Impact Growth Strategies for the Kitchen Operations Lifecycle

Sep 23, 2025 | 6 min read

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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