Inventory

Crunchtime (incl. QSR Automations)

Name: Crunchtime (incl. QSR Automations)
Author: Crunchtime

by Crunchtime

About

Enterprise restaurant operations suite: inventory and food-cost (AvT), forecasting, labour scheduling, ops checklists, temperature monitoring, and kitchen and host management (formerly QSR Automations).

Best for

Large multi-unit restaurant brands standardising inventory, labour and kitchen ops across hundreds of locations.

Key features

Inventory & actual-vs-theoretical food cost
AI forecasting
Labour scheduling & compliance
Ops checklists & audits
Temperature monitoring & food-prep labelling
Kitchen display & host management

In the news

Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations

Operations

Economic TimesFor Multi-Unit

Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations

Why it matters ·If your operation relies on third-party dark stores for grocery or meal prep, this is a reminder to audit their compliance as closely as you do your own kitchens. A single violation can disrupt your supply chain faster than you can source alternatives.

9h ago

Before Investing in Back-of-House Equipment, Evaluate These 3 Factors

Operations

QSR MagazineFor QSR

Before Investing in Back-of-House Equipment, Evaluate These 3 Factors

Why it matters ·Before committing to new equipment, ask yourself how it fits into your current workflow—not just speed, but also training costs and maintenance. A faster fryer won’t help if your crew can’t use it consistently or your budget can’t handle repairs.

Yesterday

Survey: Restaurant operators are optimistic, but equipment costs squeeze cash flow

Operations

Fast CasualFor QSR

Survey: Restaurant operators are optimistic, but equipment costs squeeze cash flow

Why it matters ·Your optimism about the year ahead may be tempered by rising equipment costs—check if you’re allocating enough cash flow to avoid straining operations. This is a reminder that even strong demand won’t protect you if fixed costs climb faster than revenue.

Yesterday