Team Execution and Efficiency How to Identify and Prevent Pencil Whipping in Restaurants Jan 16, 2024 | 5 min read Learn the root causes of pencil whipping in restaurant operations to prevent, identify, and correct pencil whipping. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory 300+ Location CKE Franchisee Sees Impressive Time and Cost Savings with Crunchtime Jan 11, 2024 | 2 min read Learn how a 300+ location CKE franchisee saves both time and money after implementing Crunchtime for inventory management. Read more
Operational Excellence 6 Scheduling Pitfalls Restaurants Should Avoid in 2024 Jan 11, 2024 | 7 min read Review this list of common scheduling pitfalls and position your restaurant operation for success in the new year. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting How to Measure What Matters in Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Jan 9, 2024 | 2 min read Learn how multi-unit restaurants can measure and track profitability, customer experience, and growth across key operational outcomes and four focus areas. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory 8 Essential Restaurant Reports for Your Dashboard in 2024 Jan 3, 2024 | 11 min read Every restaurant manager can use these eight reports to optimize labor, scheduling, inventory, and more to maximize profitability in 2024 and beyond! Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Two Top COOs Share How They Overcome Challenges in their Restaurants Dec 21, 2023 | 7 min read Lessons from two leading COOs about how they continue to overcome operational challenges to evolve and flourish, shared during Crunchtime's Ops Summit ‘23. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives The Shift: How My Distrust in Restaurant Systems Launched My Tech Career Dec 19, 2023 | 4 min read It's common to see some distrust in restaurant systems from time to time, but in this case, it actually helped launch a career in restaurant technology. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives A Look Back at 2023 with Crunchtime Dec 15, 2023 | 4 min read Take a look back to reflect on all that was accomplished in 2023 across our products, customers, and resources. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives 3 Tips for Creating Holiday Schedules for Your Restaurant Dec 15, 2023 | 3 min read Learn how your restaurant can create schedule more effectively this holiday season. Read more
Training and Talent Development 3 Must-Have Features to Consider When Choosing an LMS for Restaurants Dec 13, 2023 | 4 min read Learn which features to look for when in the marketing for a learning management system, and why they are important for restaurants specifically. Read more
Labor and Scheduling Predictive Scheduling Deep Dive: What Restaurant Operators Should Know Dec 11, 2023 | 9 min read Review of predictive scheduling laws, and the associated premiums or penalty pay that can result when the rules are not followed. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture What Crunchtime Stands For: Our Company Values Dec 8, 2023 | 3 min read Learn about our employee-driven company values, and how they represent Crunchtime as a special place to work and illustrate how far we’ve come as a company. Read more