Running a restaurant or bar takes more than just a passion for sharing great food and business acumen – it takes money. While most expenses are necessary (and could even hurt your business if you try to cut corners, such as on the quality of food), there are opportunities for improving your bottom line using efficiency.
Energy Efficiency
Did you know that restaurants use more energy per square foot than any other type of commercial building? So, naturally, this is a prime area for savings. Not only will choosing energy efficient equipment lower your energy bills, it also tends to help you save in other areas, such as water consumption.
Another way to save on energy is by creating and maintaining a startup/shutdown schedule – if your equipment is no longer needed for the day, it makes sense to turn it off.
The Rapids team can help you save on energy expenses and qualify for tax cuts through a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Program (LEED) certification. Learn more by getting in touch today!
Connectivity
By connectivity, we mean equipment that provides data on condition, usage, etc. to the operators. This type of setup ranges from individual equipment with data reporting capabilities to a total kitchen management system where all of your equipment feeds information into one platform for easy tracking.
Having this type of information makes it easier to identify ways to reduce waste. You can see if your equipment is sitting idle or if maintenance is needed and is affecting performance.
Labor-Saving Equipment
Use equipment that will reduce the amount of effort needed for certain tasks. Whether it cuts down on actual labor – e.g. glass polishers and food processors – or just streamlines repetitive tasks – such as touch screens and programmable recipes – labor-saving equipment allows your staff to focus on more important things, like tending to your customers or cooking a delicious meal.
