Industry Trends and Perspectives Red Lobster’s Digital Transformation: CIO Shawn Harrs Shares What’s Next Apr 8, 2025 | 2 min read Red Lobster CIO Shawn Harrs shares what is next for the company as it undergoes a digital transformation Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives [RLC Preview] Leaders from Burger King and Fox Restaurant Concepts to Share Strategies for Growth Apr 2, 2025 | 2 min read Discover strategies for growth from leaders at Burger King, Fox Restaurant Concepts, and Smalls Sliders at Crunchtime's Innovation Forum, part of the Restaurant Leadership Conference. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives 8 Red Flags of Restaurant Scheduling: How to Spot and Fix Broken Scheduling Habits Mar 20, 2025 | 2 min read Discover the eight common scheduling pitfalls in restaurants and how to fix them to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance guest experiences. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Women in Restaurant Tech: Cooper's Hawk CIO Susan Lucas Leads Tech Transformation to Complement Guest Experience Mar 11, 2025 | 2 min read Cooper’s Hawk CIO Susan Lucas leads a tech-driven transformation, leveraging data and AI to enhance guest experiences while maintaining the brand's human-centered hospitality focus. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Women in Restaurant Leadership: Execs from Shake Shake, 7 Brew, & Popeyes Share Key Insights for Growth & Representation Mar 3, 2025 | 3 min read Women leaders from Shake Shack, 7 Brew, and Popeyes discuss strategies for advancing female leadership in the restaurant industry at Crunchtime’s 2024 Ops Summit. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Introducing Weather-Driven AI Forecasting for Restaurants Feb 27, 2025 | 4 min read Learn how Crunchtime factors weather into restaurant forecasting to help operators plan more accurately around customer demand. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: SPB Hospitality Feb 24, 2025 | 4 min read Discover how SPB Hospitality improved operational efficiency and reduced costs, earning a top spot in the 2024 Ops Excellence Awards through innovative use of Crunchtime solutions. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Women in Restaurant Tech: How Franchisee Experience Shapes Popeyes’ Growth and Operations Feb 18, 2025 | 2 min read Discover how Devin Games leverages her franchisee experience to drive operational excellence and growth at Popeyes, focusing on efficiency, support, and bridging corporate and franchisee perspectives. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: Five Guys Feb 13, 2025 | 4 min read Discover how Five Guys achieved operational excellence and global expansion through strategic technology partnerships and a steadfast commitment to quality and simplicity. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives [Webinar Recap] Key Takeaways on Growth from Freddy’s & 7 Brew Feb 11, 2025 | 3 min read In this recap of Crunchtime's most recent Ops Innovators webinar, you can discover key growth strategies from Freddy’s and 7 Brew to help successfully scale your restaurant business in 2025. Learn how tailored support, data, and technology can drive expansion. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: Jersey Mike's Feb 4, 2025 | 3 min read Discover how Jersey Mike's leverages Crunchtime's solutions to achieve operational excellence and smart growth, making them a finalist for the 2024 Ops Excellence Awards. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: BBQ Holdings Jan 30, 2025 | 3 min read Celebrate operational excellence with BBQ Holdings, a finalist in Crunchtime’s Ops Excellence Awards, showcasing remarkable achievements in restaurant management and growth. Read more