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3 Essential Food Safety Tips for International Restaurant Leaders: 1️⃣ Reduce the Risk of "Pencil Whipping" to Ensure Authentic Compliance 2️⃣ Establish Universal Yet Adaptable Food Safety Practices 3️⃣ Conduct Regular, Culturally-Sensitive Food Safety Audits In an increasingly global restaurant landscape, upholding food safety standards has never been more important. For restaurant operators the challenges of maintaining consistent and reliable food safety practices only grow as brands expand into new regions. Local regulations, workforce dynamics, and cultural nuances all play a role in food safety protocols, making it critical for international leaders to adopt a proactive, adaptable approach. Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eGe9fSAn

Minimum wage hikes are coming to 60+ jurisdictions in 2025. Here's what you need to know: ⏱️ It’s time to prepare for changes to minimum wage rates that will impact store locations. ⚖️ Laws surrounding wages are regularly evolving at the state and local levels, and staying on top of this legislation is critical for operators to maintain compliance. 📈 As you prepare for 2025, you should be aware of how these changes could impact your restaurant operation. Review the map below to see if your store locations will be impacted, and check out our latest blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEKTMp3t

3 tips for creating holiday schedules for your restaurants: 1️⃣ Tailor your forecast to the holiday or event 2️⃣ Use blackout dates to manage time-off requests 3️⃣ Be prepared for last minute schedule changes Learn more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/ehfdGyxA

🚨 It's official: SPB Hospitality—nationwide operator of more than 500 locations across 15 diverse brands—is this year's Ops Excellence Award Winner. At our recent 2024 Ops Summit, SPB Hospitality was voted the winner by attendees, and for good reason: ✨ Reduced food cost by up to 2.1% ✨ Cut inventory time by 50% ✨ Saved an estimated $7M annually SPB Hospitality’s achievements show how operational excellence can translate into significant cost savings and stronger guest experiences. A big shoutout to Michael Matos and the entire SPB team for setting the standard! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egNK_U8F

As chains expand into new locations and regions, ensuring the seamless execution of tasks and SOPs can become increasingly complex. Different cultural expectations, workforce dynamics, and regulatory environments add layers of challenge that international brands must navigate thoughtfully to succeed. To expand successfully in multiple regions, restaurants must go beyond creating SOPs—they need to ensure these standards are communicated, enforced, and adaptable to local contexts. Learn more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/ebeAZ5zW

🦃 Thanksgiving may be one day, but the preparation starts weeks in advance for restaurants serving special holiday menus. 💰 Precise forecasting can help restaurants save money and reduce food waste during the busiest times of the year. 💛 Helping restaurants operate smarter is something we’re thankful to do every day. 📊 Learn more about the essential role of forecasting here: https://lnkd.in/edD-8ff3

In the spirit of gratitude, we've launched our second charitable giving campaign to help address hunger at home and abroad. At Crunchtime, food is at the core of what drives our product, our purpose, and our passion. Working with thousands of restaurants around the world, we know the importance of sharing a meal. We are partnering with World Central Kitchen to help support others through the gift of food. https://lnkd.in/eftvKvdi

Thrilled to see the CEO of 2024 Ops Excellence Award winner SPB Hospitality featured on the cover of FSR's December issue 🙌 Our second annual Ops Excellence Awards highlighted remarkable leadership and innovation in operations. Nomination requirements included explaining how their organization has harnessed the power of Crunchtime solutions to manage profitability, deliver great customer experiences, and successfully grow their multi-unit operations. With so many phenomenal nominations, it was extremely difficult to narrow it down to our top finalists: BBQ Holdings, Inc., Five Guys Enterprises, Jersey Mike's Subs, and Triple T Hospitality Group, and the winner, SPB Hospitality, as voted on live by all Ops Summit attendees.

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Congratulations to our friends at Jersey Mike's Subs for this milestone! Jersey Mike’s growth story is a testament to the power of investing in your team. 💪 With 1,000+ locations added in the last five years, they’ve shown how a culture of continuous improvement and consistent training can pave the way for success. Ready to fuel your brand’s growth? Start with your team. Visit www.crunchtime.com/grow to learn more.