Crunchtime Knows Chicken

Why the World’s Leading Chicken Brands Choose Crunchtime.

From hot chicken to wings and drive-thrus, top operators rely on our operations management suite to eliminate manual errors and drive profitability.

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How do you guarantee consistent quality—from breading and frying to store appearance—so every customer has a positive experience, no matter which location they visit? With Ops Execution, you can digitize every SOP and brand standard. Regional managers and store leads use real-time checklists to verify that prep, cooking, and presentation are executed perfectly every shift. As Bo Fairbank (JRI Hospitality) says, you can open new stores knowing you have a "toolbox of forms and resources available to drive success."

How do you manage volatile chicken prices and complex prep schedules to reduce waste and ensure you never run out of core menu items during a rush? Our Inventory Management solution provides total visibility into your supply chain and prep. Automate suggested ordering based on historical sales data to ensure you have exactly what you need. B.GOOD found that our sequencing and tracking made their inventory process "much quicker and more efficient," reducing the risk of costly waste.

How do you ensure your stores are perfectly staffed for the lunch and dinner peaks without overspending on labor or burning out your team? Labor & Scheduling uses sales forecasts to predict exactly how many team members you need and when. Fazoli’s uses this to manage labor to within one or two hours per restaurant for the entire year. By optimizing schedules, you ensure your team is focused on the guest, not administrative paperwork.

How do you maintain speed of service and order accuracy during peak chicken rushes without compromising on quality? Our Kitchen Management system (KDS) optimizes the flow of your kitchen by pacing orders and providing clear, digital production cues. This eliminates the "shouting" and paper-trail chaos of a busy line. Dave’s Hot Chicken used these tools to achieve an 8.75% reduction in inaccurate orders and a 2.1% improvement in guest sentiment, ensuring their "hot chicken" stayed high-quality even as they scaled to hundreds of locations.

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Announcements and checklists have impacted the implementation of LTOs by increasing guest-reported order accuracy... this structured approach ensures each location meets our high standards.

Stephanie Herrington Manager of Operations Excellence Wingstop

Our efforts resulted in an 8.75% reduction in inaccurate orders and a 2.1% improvement in guest sentiment. Crunchtime offers the scalability and reliability we need.

Leon Davoyan CTO Dave’s Hot Chicken

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It’s not just about going paperless, it’s about the data you get from it... I have all the information I need to track the work at the stores.

Wayne Hill People Capability Manager AKM Foods (KFC)

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If we didn't have Crunchtime, people would probably be in a panic. They would probably go back to some of the old programs that they used. Probably see a lot of variances, probably see a lot of paper and pencil. They would have issues being profitable, so it would be pretty devastating.

David Swinford Systems Operations Consultant Zaxby's

How do you guarantee consistent quality—from breading and frying to store appearance—so every customer has a positive experience, no matter which location they visit? With Crunchtime Ops Execution, you can digitize every SOP and brand standard. Regional managers and store leads use real-time checklists to verify that prep, cooking, and presentation are executed perfectly every shift. As Bo Fairbank (JRI Hospitality) says, you can open new stores knowing you have a "toolbox of forms and resources available to drive success."

How do you manage volatile chicken prices and complex prep schedules to reduce waste and ensure you never run out of core menu items during a rush? Crunchtime Inventory provides total visibility into your supply chain and prep. Automate suggested ordering based on historical sales data to ensure you have exactly what you need. B.GOOD found that our sequencing and tracking made their inventory process "much quicker and more efficient," reducing the risk of costly waste.

How do you ensure your stores are perfectly staffed for the lunch and dinner peaks without overspending on labor or burning out your team? Crunchtime Labor uses sales forecasts to predict exactly how many team members you need and when. Fazoli’s uses this to manage labor to within one or two hours per restaurant for the entire year. By optimizing schedules, you ensure your team is focused on the guest, not administrative paperwork.

How do you maintain speed of service and order accuracy during peak chicken rushes without compromising on quality? Crunchtime Kitchen (KDS) optimizes the flow of your kitchen by pacing orders and providing clear, digital production cues. This eliminates the "shouting" and paper-trail chaos of a busy line. Dave’s Hot Chicken used these tools to achieve an 8.75% reduction in inaccurate orders and a 2.1% improvement in guest sentiment, ensuring their "hot chicken" stayed high-quality even as they scaled to hundreds of locations.