Case Study
the american Restaurant:
Food Service Utility Bill Audit
Overview
The American, located in Bainbridge, GA, serves gourmet food in an atmosphere filled with historic American memorabilia. Unparalleled hospitality is at the heart of everything they do: from exquisite customer service to a daily-changing menu built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Like most independent restaurants, The American faces constant pressure on margins. After months of navigating rising food prices and staffing challenges, owner Tyler Thomas was looking for any opportunity to reduce overhead without compromising the quality his guests expect. When he heard about how Utility Management Services (UMS) could lower his power bill through a no-risk utility bill audit, he was immediately interested.
Upon submission of a one-page UMS Service Agreement, a power provider authorization form, and one month’s power bill, the UMS team performed a deep dive into The American’s electric usage and billing history. One month later, the results were in: UMS identified an alternative rate with the power provider that would save The American $4,300 per year.
No operational changes were needed, no equipment upgrades required. Tyler and his team didn’t have to lift a finger, leaving them free to focus on what they do best: serving delicious gourmet food to their guests.
The Facts
- The American is a gourmet restaurant in Bainbridge, GA, known for fresh daily-changing menus and historic American memorabilia
- Facing rising food costs and staffing challenges, owner Tyler Thomas was eager to find a simple, no-risk cost reduction solution
- No operational changes or equipment upgrades were required — Tyler and his team stayed focused on their guests