Crunchtime News and Culture What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: June 2026 Jun 26, 2026 | 4 min read Discover the latest Crunchtime Suite updates aimed at guiding managers to make smarter, faster decisions on the store floor. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: June 2026 Jun 26, 2026 | 4 min read Discover the latest Crunchtime Suite updates aimed at guiding managers to make smarter, faster decisions on the store floor. Read more
Labor and Scheduling How Restaurant Operators Can Prepare for Mid-Year Minimum Wage Changes Jun 24, 2026 | 10 min read July 1st means mid-year minimum wage changes. See which areas have incoming wage increases, and learn how Crunchtime can help automate labor compliance. Read more
Operational Excellence Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Panini Kabob Grill Jun 17, 2026 | 6 min read Discover how Panini Kabob Grill achieved operational excellence through disciplined practices and technology, leading to significant cost savings and growth. Read more
7 Reasons Why Fast-Growing Chicken Brands Need More Than Great Chicken to Win Jun 15, 2026 | 7 min read Fast-growing chicken brands must go beyond menu innovation to succeed. Discover seven operational challenges and solutions for maintaining excellence at scale. Read more
Operational Excellence Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: P.F. Chang’s Jun 10, 2026 | 6 min read Discover how P.F. Chang’s exemplifies operational excellence, leveraging Crunchtime to enhance guest experiences, streamline operations, and drive success across its global locations. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives How Operators Can Prepare for World Cup Trading Pressure Before Matchday Arrives Jun 3, 2026 | 4 min read Prepare your hospitality operations for the World Cup's trading pressure with AI-driven insights to boost efficiency, manage inventory, and enhance guest experiences. Read more
AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting [Webinar Preview] How Restaurant Leaders from 3 Top Brands Are Modernizing Ops with AI Jun 2, 2026 | 4 min read Join our June 17th webinar to learn how restaurant leaders from SSP America, JRI Hospitality, and Logan's Roadhouse are using practical AI to modernize operations. Read more
AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: May 2026 May 27, 2026 | 5 min read Discover the latest enhancements in the Crunchtime Suite, focusing on AI, automation, and data-driven solutions to streamline restaurant operations and improve efficiency. Read more
AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting Beyond the Buzzword: How UK Hospitality Leaders Are Driving Measurable ROI with Operations-Led AI May 26, 2026 | 3 min read See how UK hospitality leaders use operations-led AI to improve forecasting, reduce waste, and drive measurable ROI across locations. Read more
AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting Executive Insights: Freddy’s, Brinker, and Smoothie King Share Why Trusted Data is the Key to Restaurant AI Success May 21, 2026 | 4 min read Hear executive perspectives on the future of restaurant tech and why trusted data is key for AI success in 2026 and beyond. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory How to Engineer Your Restaurant’s Menu for Maximum Profit (Without Spreadsheets) May 14, 2026 | 7 min read Learn how to use menu engineering to improve restaurant profitability with real-time food cost data and AI-powered analytics—without relying on spreadsheets. Read more
Tasks, Audits, Food Safety, SOPs [New Feature] Close the Loop on Store Execution With Follow-Up Actions May 12, 2026 | 2 min read Discover how Crunchtime Ops Execution's new follow-up actions enhance accountability and improve store operations by closing the loop on task execution. Read more