Tag Archives: Restaurant Chains

Best Practices for Smart Facility Management in 2024

Facility management continues to evolve thanks to advances in smart building technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). These types of solutions connect assets, building systems, and equipment to provide real-time data and insights that empower facility managers to monitor and control operations seamlessly. Adopting smart technologies and harnessing data is critical for facilities managers […]

Keeping Frying Oil Fresh: How Connected Fryers and Oil Filtration Boost Quality and Profits

Vegetable and other cooking oil prices in the United States continue to climb due to increased demand and tightening supplies. Renewable fuel mandates are diverting more vegetable oils for biofuel production, and extreme weather events can disrupt the production of crucial oilseed crops. For the foodservice industry, this translates to soaring frying oil expenses that […]

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Food Safety and Boost Profits for Commercial Kitchens

Foodborne illness is a constant concern for commercial kitchens and foodservice operations. According to the CDC, around 48 million people get sick each year from contaminated food, and one in six Americans contract some sort of food-related illness annually. Not only is foodborne illness a serious health hazard, but it also hits foodservice businesses in […]

The Balancing Act: How Retailers and Restaurants Can Achieve Comfort and Cost Savings

Keeping customers comfortable is of the utmost importance for retailers and restaurants. But with rising energy costs, businesses need solutions that help strike the ideal balance between comfort and savings. Connected facilities powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) provide the necessary insights to maintain optimal customer experiences while maximizing efficiency. Reduce Wasted Energy Spending […]

Connected Facilities Help Minimize Food Waste

Food waste is a massive problem plaguing the foodservice industry. Research shows that a significant portion of food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, amounting to major economic losses each year.  It’s estimated that between 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in the United States is wasted. Another staggering statistic—according to USDA’s Economic […]

How Connected Facilities Enhance Food Safety in the Foodservice Industry

Ensuring food safety is hugely important in the fast-paced and ever-evolving foodservice industry. And while it’s true that preventative food safety programs are an investment, the benefits are clear—the initial costs pale in comparison to the money spent when corrective food safety is the only strategy. In fact, a study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg […]

Why Connectivity is King for Commercial Kitchens and Foodservice Operations

  Commercial kitchens and foodservice operations have evolved significantly over the years, with equipment such as ovens, fryers, refrigerators and ice machines being increasingly connected to the cloud. This connectivity provides a wealth of data that can be utilized to improve operational efficiency and optimize processes in the foodservice industry. While energy control is a […]

The Pandemic is Over, But These Factors Are Still Important for Restaurants

The restaurant industry was hit hard during the pandemic. Operations leaders had to pivot to survive, and many are still figuring out the best ways to mitigate and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Even after the pandemic, three things that remain crucial for restaurants are air-quality monitoring and automation, air-cleaning, and disinfecting critical high-touch surfaces. […]

Operations Leaders: Follow These Top IoT Tips for Food Safety and Loss Prevention

The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed how humans interact with technology for the better—particularly in the area of facility management, and its momentum is seemingly unstoppable. In the pursuit of increased efficiency, improved productivity, and reduced costs, worldwide IoT budgets have increased year-over-year by at least $40 billion since 2018. In 2020, IoT spending […]

5 Ways SiteSage Can Help You Meet Your 2020 Operating Goals

For most multisite operators, whether you own quick-serve restaurants, convenience stores or retail stores, a big part of 2020 planning will be centered around your operating goals. Operating goals are the driving forces of an organization’s long-term success and strategy. Whether your focus is on generating top-line revenue or bottom-line savings, SiteSage equipment and energy […]

Arby’s reduces energy use 7.6{9e9e99e0aa33304967f3b3f95b41a9c8b857afbbbf6b3eae28bf86859e197ae9}, credits Powerhouse Dynamics’ SiteSage

Arby’s Restaurant Group (ARG) announced last week that the company managed to knock back its energy use intensity (a measure of the energy use per square foot on average across the entire company) a whopping 7.6{9e9e99e0aa33304967f3b3f95b41a9c8b857afbbbf6b3eae28bf86859e197ae9} in 2013. As one of two companies partnering with Arby’s to achieve this reduction (the other being our Partners at Ecova), Powerhouse Dynamics […]