Introducing Weather-Driven AI Forecasting for Restaurants
Learn how Crunchtime factors weather into restaurant forecasting to help operators plan more accurately around customer demand.
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Articles about Industry Trends and Perspectives
Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: SPB Hospitality
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.
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Women in Restaurant Tech: How Franchisee Experience Shapes Popeyes’ Growth and Operations
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.
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Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: Five Guys
Discover how Five Guys achieved operational excellence and global expansion through strategic technology partnerships and a steadfast commitment to quality and simplicity.
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[Webinar Recap] Key Takeaways on Growth from Freddy’s & 7 Brew
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.
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Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: Jersey Mike's
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.
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[Video] Finalists Take the Stage: Highlights from the 2024 Ops Excellence Awards
Witness the 2024 Ops Excellence Awards finalists share their success stories at Crunchtime's Ops Summit, with SPB Hospitality emerging as the winner. Watch the presentations now!
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[Meet the Panelists] Top Strategies to Grow with Confidence Webinar
In this live panel discussion, you'll hear how 7 Brew Coffee and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers have equipped their teams for successful growth.
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Women in Restaurant Tech: How Employee Development Fuels Shake Shack’s Plans to Triple its Locations
Meet Diane Neville, Shake Shack's Chief People Officer, revolutionizing employee development through innovative programs and mentorship, setting new standards for growth in the restaurant industry.
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Women in Restaurant Tech: How 7 Brew's CTO Led Digital Transformation to Drive Rapid Growth
Discover how 7 Brew Coffee's CTO, Danyel Bischof-Forsyth, leverages technology and people development to drive the brand's impressive growth.
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CIOs from Red Lobster and Cooper’s Hawk Share 2025 Tech Insights and Hot Topics
Red Lobster and Cooper's Hawk CIOs share 2025 tech insights at Crunchtime's Ops Summit, including data democratization, tech implementation, AI applications
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A Look Back at 2024 with Crunchtime
Reflecting on 2024, Crunchtime celebrates a year of growth, innovation, and customer success, highlighted by major milestones and enhanced solutions for the restaurant industry.
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