Industry Trends and Perspectives 3 Simple Ways to Step Up Your Food Safety Program Jul 27, 2026 | 2 min read Enhance your food safety program with technology that automates processes, monitors temperatures, and improves labeling for better compliance and customer safety. Read more
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Operational Excellence Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Honorable Mentions Jul 30, 2026 | 5 min read Discover how Fazoli’s, Habit Burger, Philz Coffee, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Pressed Juicery exemplify operational excellence and drive impressive results. Read more
Operational Excellence 4 Ways to Turn Your C-Store Foodservice Program Into a Growth Engine Jul 28, 2026 | 2 min read Discover four essential strategies to enhance your convenience store foodservice program, ensuring freshness and safety while driving customer satisfaction and growth. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives 3 Simple Ways to Step Up Your Food Safety Program Jul 27, 2026 | 2 min read Enhance your food safety program with technology that automates processes, monitors temperatures, and improves labeling for better compliance and customer safety. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: July 2026 Jul 23, 2026 | 9 min read Discover the latest features added to the Crunchtime suite in July and learn how they help managers to make smarter, faster decisions. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory 4 Ways Restaurants Can Recover Inventory Faster After Foodborne Illness Jul 21, 2026 | 3 min read Learn how restaurants can swiftly recover inventory after foodborne illnesses using effective checklists, communication, tracking, and corrective actions. Read more
Operational Excellence Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Jul 17, 2026 | 7 min read Discover how 2026 Ops Excellence Award winner Alamo Drafthouse Cinema uses Crunchtime to improve operational efficiency and save thousands of labor hours. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives When Foodborne Illness Makes Headlines, Restaurant Operators Can't Afford to Wait. 7 Steps to Take Now. Jul 13, 2026 | 3 min read Ensure food safety in your restaurant with standardized processes and a HACCP framework. Protect guests and maintain trust amid foodborne illness outbreaks. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: MSC Cruises Jul 9, 2026 | 6 min read Discover how MSC Cruises modernized operations with Crunchtime, saving 25,000 labor hours and driving consistent, exceptional guest experiences fleet-wide. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Gong cha Jul 7, 2026 | 7 min read Learn how Gong cha uses Crunchtime to drive operational excellence, improve consistency, and support growth across its franchise network. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Forecasting Beyond the World Cup: Prevent Event-Driven Demand from Skewing Your Data Jul 2, 2026 | 2 min read Don’t let World Cup sales skew your data. Learn how to use Crunchtime’s Excluded Consumption feature to keep your future labor and prep forecasts accurate. Read more
AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting [Webinar Recap] Where AI Delivers Value Today: 5 Lessons from Restaurant Operators Jun 30, 2026 | 5 min read Learn how operators at SSP America, JRI Hospitality, and Logan's Roadhouse are using AI to improve efficiency and support restaurant teams. Read more