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HVAC / Restaurant

HVAC System Automation for Multi-Location Restaurant Chain

Client: FoodFirst Restaurants

AutomateNexus' HVAC automation solution helps multi-location businesses reduce energy costs while improving comfort.

SERVICES

HVACEnergy EfficiencyRestaurantIoT
32%REDUCED ENERGY COSTS BY ACROS
89%DECREASED CUSTOMER COMFORT COM
4EXTENDED EQUIPMENT LIFESPAN BY
HVAC System Automation for Multi-Location Restaurant Chain

THE CHALLENGE

What FoodFirst Restaurants was facing

FoodFirst Restaurants was experiencing inconsistent temperature control and high energy costs across their 25 locations, with staff frequently adjusting thermostats and equipment running unnecessarily after hours.

HVAC / Restaurant challenge
HVAC / Restaurant context

The HVAC automation system has been transformational for our restaurant operations. Our customers and staff are more comfortable, our energy bills are dramatically lower, and we can monitor and control everything from our headquarters.

Michael Torres, COO, FoodFirst Restaurants

Solution implementation
Data dashboard

THE SOLUTION

How we solved it

We implemented an IoT-powered HVAC automation system that monitors temperature zones in real-time, automatically adjusts settings based on occupancy, predicts maintenance needs, and provides centralized control for all locations.

Reduced energy costs by 32% across all locations
Decreased customer comfort complaints by 89%
Extended equipment lifespan by an estimated 4 years
Achieved ROI within 14 months of implementation

TECHNOLOGY STACK

IoT SensorsSmart ThermostatsEnergy Management Softwaren8nMQTTWeather APIBuilding Management SystemCloud Monitoring

OUR APPROACH

01

Zone-based temperature monitoring

02

Occupancy-driven optimization

03

Predictive maintenance alerts

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