Anticipate customer demand with a new level of accuracy
Crunchtime's industry-leading forecasting engine is now even more powerful with the addition of a custom-built AI algorithm that accurately predicts your restaurant's future sales, number of guests, or number of checks. With AI forecasting, every GM can accurately predict demand and plan for the future with an easy-to-use data-driven forecasting tool. Let AI handle the calculations and give your teams more time to focus on managing the operation.
In the 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report, operators report that their sales forecasts are only 60% accurate on average, despite 72% using some form of tech-based forecasting tools.
Customers achieved 98-99% accuracy using AI Forecasting.
Accuracy is paramount when forecasting your restaurant's future sales. As a market-leader in restaurant forecasting technology, Crunchtime's proprietary AI algorithms analyze a vast amount of your historical data to produce the most accurate model of your future sales.
Whether your restaurant is currently forecasting within 32% of actuals or within 7% of actuals, Crunchtime is designed to narrow the gap, bringing you as close as possible to the future.
The weather might be unpredictable, but with the right tools, your forecasting doesn’t have to be. Crunchtime's AI Forecasting analyzes a variety of data points, including weather, to accurately predict demand. Whether it's rain, snow, or sunshine in the forecast, your teams will be fully prepared with the right amount of inventory on-hand and the right number of staff scheduled.
Restaurants have a unique set of needs when it comes to forecasting sales. That's why our forecasting solution is purpose-built with flexible options and customizations for multi-unit restaurants. Choose from default options such as AI Forecasting, Budgeted Sales, and Last Years Actuals, or you can even import external forecast data.
To ensure you are never limited on your approach, Crunchtime can also forecast the expected number of guests and checks you should anticipate.
How much food to purchase to meet demand and avoid waste
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How much food to prep to keep your kitchen prepared and customers happy
Who to schedule at the right times to meet demand throughout the day
“Crunchtime automated all of our forecasting and predictive ordering, so GYG restaurant managers are better supported. They spend less time doing complex and time-consuming tasks because Crunchtime guides them with accurate, real-time information.”
Steve Orleow
Head of Technology & Insights
Guzman Y Gomez
