Crunchtime Information Systems., a back-of-house operations platform provider, and QSR Automations, a global kitchen operations technology company, announced they have merged.
The new organization will serve more than 800 restaurant brands in more than 150,000 locations and 100 countries, representing 90 percent of the top 50 restaurant chains in the U.S.
The union of the two companies creates a restaurant technology company that presents solutions for the entire food lifecycle at scale. From ingredient ordering to food prep to timely order flow, restaurants will have enhanced ability to predict, plan, and execute operations. The combination brings together solutions that help restaurants drive growth by improving profitability and delivering great guest experiences.
Crunchtime’s solutions are designed to help operators reduce food and labor costs. QSR Automations’ technology helps operators reduce food waste and labor costs through better order accuracy and delayed routing.
Crunchtime CEO John Raguin will lead the combined organization. “QSR’s kitchen display technology is a natural fit with Crunchtime’s operations management solutions,” he said in a statement. “We believe that QSR’s ability to drive efficient order flow with proper routing and timing, combined with Crunchtime’s inventory forecasting and prep management — leveraging data insights across the entire restaurant workflow — will directly impact speed and quality of service for our customers.”
