Food Costs and Inventory How Crunchtime’s AI Forecast Accurately Predicts Holiday Demand Jun 20, 2025 | 2 min read Learn how AI forecasting takes the uncertainty out of holiday planning for restaurants. Read more
Operational Excellence [Webinar Recap] Ops Leaders Discuss the Red Flags of Restaurant Scheduling May 16, 2025 | 4 min read Discover 8 red flags of restaurant scheduling and how to fix them - featuring expert insights from LM Restaurants and Dunkin’ franchise leaders. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 2 Apr 30, 2025 | 3 min read Optimize your restaurant's labor management with data-driven scheduling to boost profitability and efficiency. Discover key strategies for aligning labor with real-time operational needs. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Ignoring the Weather Could Cost You: The Importance of Weather in Restaurant Forecasting Apr 4, 2025 | 4 min read Learn how factoring weather into restaurant forecasting can help optimize inventory, reduce waste, and improve profitability. Discover effective strategies for weather-driven forecasting in this insightful blog. 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
Labor and Scheduling 3 Key Tips for Rolling Out & Driving Adoption of a New Labor Scheduling Solution in Restaurants Feb 28, 2025 | 3 min read Rolling out a new labor scheduling solution can be challenging. These three essential strategies can help you pave the way for higher adoption and use in your restaurants. 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
Labor and Scheduling How Dunkin’ Creates Schedules in Half the Time Across its Vast Franchise Network Dec 20, 2024 | 2 min read Discover how Dunkin' cut scheduling time by 50% across its franchise network by implementing Crunchtime's Teamworx tool, enhancing efficiency and employee satisfaction. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Stay Ahead: 2025 Minimum Wage Updates Coming for Restaurant Operators Dec 5, 2024 | 6 min read Learn about upcoming changes to minimum wage that will impact restaurant operators in January 2025. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Is Your Restaurant Brand Ready to Use AI? 10 Things to Consider Nov 21, 2024 | 3 min read Using AI is a big decision. Here’s what you should consider to help your restaurant brand thrive with this new exciting technology. Read more
Labor and Scheduling Improving the Age-Old Challenge of Restaurant Employee Retention with Earned Wage Access Nov 5, 2024 | 3 min read Discover how Earned Wage Access can revolutionize restaurant employee retention by addressing financial stress and reducing turnover, leading to a more stable and engaged workforce. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory What is AI Forecasting and How Can it Improve Restaurant Operations? Oct 29, 2024 | 6 min read Learn how investing in AI forecasting can help restaurants plan for demand more accurately and stay one step ahead for more efficient, profitable operations. Read more