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Energy Management and Operational Improvements in Quick-Serve Restaurants: A Case Study of TOMS King
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
- Sensors - Optical Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Use Cases
- Energy Management System
- Outdoor Environmental Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
In quick-serve restaurants, numerous energy-consuming assets such as HVAC units, kitchen equipment, and indoor and outdoor lights are critical for the successful operation of the business. These assets often run throughout the day to maintain normal operations and ensure customer comfort. However, without a comprehensive energy management system (EMS), there are missed opportunities for energy savings. TOMS King, an energy-conscious quick-serve restaurant operator, recognized this challenge and sought to identify savings opportunities through increased visibility into energy consumption, detailed analysis of trends and issues, and more intelligent control over HVAC and lighting. The challenge was initially addressed at six Burger King restaurants in April 2013, and once successful, the solution was extended to their entire restaurant portfolio.
About The Customer
TOMS King is an energy-conscious quick-serve restaurant operator that runs a fleet of Burger King restaurants. The company is committed to energy efficiency and operational improvements in its restaurants. It has a large team of over 2,000 members and serves a vast number of customers daily. The company operates in various locations, including Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. TOMS King is known for its proactive approach to energy management, as demonstrated by its deployment of GridPoint’s EMS across its entire restaurant portfolio.
The Solution
To address the challenge, TOMS King deployed GridPoint’s EMS. The solution involved implementing HVAC and lighting controls, installing extensive asset-level submetering, and monitoring several pieces of equipment. TOMS King also gained access to GridPoint’s cloud-based software platform, GridPoint Energy Manager, which aggregates and visualizes data collected at each site. Additionally, TOMS King subscribed to GridPoint’s Energy Advisory and Control Support Services to get the most value out of the EMS data while optimizing their fleet of Burger King restaurants. GridPoint also worked with TOMS King to develop a formal process for all heating, cooling, and lighting adjustments across their fleet of restaurants. The GridPoint mobile and desktop applications provide visibility to TOMS King’s Directors of Operations and District Managers, along with 24-hour call center support to ensure the energy management program continues to deliver restaurant comfort, operational visibility, and energy savings.
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