Modern Operations Execution: The Way Restaurant and Retail Teams Work Has Changed
Operations execution (OpsX) refers to the work that is actually happening in restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, and other retail outlets...
National Burger Day: How to Help Store Teams Make the Best Burgers Year-Round
Close to 60% of all sandwiches sold all over the world are actually hamburgers - so it's no surprise that this convenient and well-liked menu item...
7 Strategies to Reduce Turnover in the Foodservice Industry
With almost seven years in the fast-food industry (four of them as a manager) under my belt, I have seen hundreds of coworkers come and go. This is no...
3 Ways to Maintain Strong Roots in Operational Excellence: Part 3
Developing and maintaining strong roots of consistent operational excellence in foodservice can be similar to the nurturing needed to establish a tall...
A Day in the Life of a Wendy’s Manager
In a recent blog, we outlined the responsibilities of modern store managers in restaurants and retail. While many people may think it only consists of...
3 Ways to Maintain Strong Roots in Operational Excellence: Part 2
Developing and maintaining strong roots of consistent operational excellence in foodservice can be similar to the nurturing needed to establish a tall...
3 Ways to Maintain Strong Roots in Operational Excellence: Part 1
Developing and maintaining strong roots of consistent operational excellence in foodservice can be similar to the nurturing needed to establish a tall...
The Responsibilities of Modern Store Managers in Restaurants and Retail
Store managers and general managers these days have immense responsibility — the success of their individual store, and the brand of the multi-unit...
With Location Growth Comes Uncertainty – How Operators Address It
In the late ’90s, you might have found yourself singing along to “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. Fast forward to today, as a multi...
Operations Leader Spotlight: Peyton Whitty, Field Training Manager & Food Safety Specialist, RPM (Domino’s)
We recently hosted a live panel of ops leaders where they reflected on the past two years and how they continue to invest in tools, automation, and...
New from Zenput: Use Allergen Labels to Protect and Inform Customers
In the United States, 32 million Americans have food allergens – one in every ten adults and one in every 13 children – has some form of a food...
Operations Leader Spotlight: Tim Brooks, Director, Strategy & Control, Global Partners LP
We recently hosted a live panel of ops leaders where they reflected on the past two years and how they continue to invest in tools, automation, and...
Operations Leader Spotlight: Graham Fenwick, Productivity & Change Director, PizzaExpress
We recently hosted a live panel of ops leaders where they reflected on the past two years and how they continue to invest in tools, automation, and...
Franchisee Operations Software Must-Haves
A single, centralized solution can help drive operational efficiencies in three key areas In this article, we’ll show you what to look for when...
5 Foodservice Operators that are Helping Improve the Earth
Since its inception in the early 1970s, Earth Day, April 22, has helped spark change and spread awareness about ongoing environmental issues. But...
Zenput Adopted by Taco Bell Across 5,000+ Corporate and Franchisee Locations
2022 marks 60 years since the first Taco Bell Restaurant opened its doors in Downey, California. While much has changed since then, change is...
How a Silverware Roller Advanced into an Operating Partner at P.F. Chang’s
P.F. Chang's mission is the same today as it was the day they open opened their doors in 1993: to celebrate life, family, and food. For assistant...
Lessons from a Health Inspector Turned Food Safety Director - P.F. Chang’s Interview
P.F. Chang's entire menu is made-from-scratch, which includes hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, and scratch...
[Infographic] The Value of OpsX: Zenput Customers Report Time Savings and Quality Improvements
When multi-unit operators want to improve their “operations execution,” they typically look to make a meaningful impact in two critical areas: Labor...
OpsX in Action: How P.F. Chang’s Delivers Quality Food and Experiences
As an iconic and highly-esteemed international restaurant brand, P.F. Chang’s recognizes the importance of delivering quality food and experiences at...
3 Reasons Why Optimizing Operations is Good for Retention
The truth is, there are many mundane, repetitive tasks that need to happen daily in a multi-unit foodservice operation; temperature checks, food prep...
Identify and Plug Productivity Leaks in your Operation with 4 Questions
At every single level of your organization, there are tedious, repetitive, time-consuming, and manual tasks that your teams could do better or faster...
6 Factors That Impact Employee Productivity
Workplace productivity plays a big role in determining an organization’s success, especially in multi-unit operations. Efficient business processes...
How to BOOst Operations with Ghost Kitchens, Skeleton Crews, and Spooky Seasonal Offerings
While ghost kitchens, skeleton crews, and pumpkin spice promotions may sound like something straight out of Hocus Pocus, as a multi-unit operator you...