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At #RLC2025, we’re bringing together leaders from Burger King, Fox Restaurant Concepts, and Smalls Sliders for an open, unfiltered conversation about scaling with success. From your first location to your fiftieth, growth is exciting—but it’s not always easy. Join us for this powerhouse discussion on Tuesday, April 15, at 11:45 AM. Learn from the best, hear real stories, and walk away with strategies that’ll set you up for success. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about systems, it’s about the people who make restaurants thrive. After the forum swing by Booth 222 to connect:  https://lnkd.in/eQSP7qjH #Crunchtime #RLC2025 #RestaurantLeadershipConference #GrowingTogether #HospitalityInnovation

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Crunchtime’s latest innovation: The Forecasting Fortune Cookie! 🥠 Simply crack open a cookie, and voilà—your forecasting future, predicted with ancient wisdom. 🔮 ✨You will find success in accurate ordering.✨ ✨Beware of unexpected avocado shortages.✨ ✨Your labor scheduling will bring harmony to all.✨ . . . Okay, fine. You caught us having some April fool’s fun. 😅 While we may not have mystical cookies (yet!), we do offer accurate forecasting powered by data, not destiny. 📊 Great restaurant operations aren’t a matter of luck, they’re built on smart, informed decisions. Want to predict your inventory and labor future with confidence? We’ve got you covered. https://lnkd.in/e8j2jc5g ⬅️

Promotions and LTOs are the bread and butter of convenience stores—but what happens when execution falters? 👀 From missed opportunities to wasted resources, non-compliance can be costly. 💲 Discover 3️⃣ key objectives to master promotional and LTO compliance and make every campaign count. Ready to elevate your game? Read the blog, link in comments ⤵️

🏆 Big congrats to Gong Cha Master Franchisee Anchal Lamba on being named Franchisee of the Year at IFA 2024! It’s no small feat to stand out in a global network of exceptional franchisees, and this recognition is a testament to the passion and operational excellence that powers every cup at Gong Cha. At Crunchtime, we’re proud to support brands like Gong Cha as they grow and thrive with smarter operations. Here’s to many more achievements ahead! 🎉

The restaurant best brands know that managing inventory isn't just about tracking what's in the walk-in; it's about having the right data and systems to make smarter decisions. From minimizing waste to mastering demand forecasting, we've rounded up 10 proven tactics to reduce food costs and boost profitability: https://lnkd.in/e4B75Ni5

Restaurant excellence goes beyond great operations—it’s about making an impact. Today, Jersey Mike's Subs Day of Giving exemplifies that spirit, with 100% of sales going to local charities. Behind every delicious sub is a team that plans, preps, and delivers with purpose. It's proof that operational excellence goes beyond numbers, creating opportunities to serve communities. At Crunchtime, we’re proud to support brands like Jersey Mike’s that use their operational strength for good. Because when restaurants operate at their best, they can give their best. 💙 Who’s grabbing a sub today?! 🥖 Comment below ⤵️

Juggling endless tasks and making tough decisions every day? 🤹 Every shift comes with its own set of challenges—whether it's managing staff, keeping up with costs, or simply staying ahead of the curve. We get it. That’s why we’re heading to #RLC2025 to connect, learn, and explore real solutions for your business. 📍 Find us at Booth 222. With so much to do and see, feel free to schedule a quick meeting so we don’t miss you: https://lnkd.in/eQSP7qjH #Crunchtime #RLC2025 #GrowingTogether #RestaurantLeadershipConference #HospitalityInnovation

5 tips top-performing restaurants use to build daily checklists ⤵️   While putting together a checklist sounds easy, creating a really good one–one that in-store staff won’t pencil-whip and above-store staff can use to improve store performance–takes some thought. These 5 tips will help you build the checklists that make it easy for all your locations to operate like your best store: 1. Give each checklist a purpose.   2. Design your checklists with in-store and above-store teams in mind.   3. Make your checklist questions as clear as possible.    4. Keep questions simple so you can get easy-to-analyze data.    5. Bring your company’s “why” into your forms. When your checklists are clear and tied to your company’s goals and values, you increase the likelihood that you can deliver a great guest experience across all your locations, which will positively impact your bottom line. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erkFnTD9

Operations feeling like a buzzer-beater? 🏀 Leave the last-minute chaos on the court, and start running operations like a championship team: 📈 Call the right plays with accurate forecasting 🗓️ Keep your roster strong with smarter scheduling 💲 Control costs without breaking a sweat Let’s take the madness out of your operations. https://lnkd.in/eqGNauAa

What if you could make every manager a scheduling expert on day one? 👀 Restaurant GMs aren’t scheduling experts—but with Crunchtime, they don’t have to be. Our latest guide breaks down the most common scheduling mistakes (and how to fix them). Link in comments ⤵️