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Food Costs and Inventory Discover Crunchtime's New Mobile App for Inventory Management Mar 5, 2025 | 4 min read Learn how Crunchtime's newest Inventory mobile app helps restaurant teams run their operations more efficiently. Read more
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Industry Trends and Perspectives Women in Restaurant Tech: How Employee Development Fuels Shake Shack’s Plans to Triple its Locations Jan 16, 2025 | 2 min read 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. Read more