Situation

Waste Metrics reached out to a QSR franchisee in Minnesota and Wisconsin with 12 locations in two states, to present our services. The franchisee was using 3 different haulers. Waste Metrics performed a free waste audit.

Audit

We determined that four locations could improve their trash service costs by implementing a cardboard recycling program. We determined that the company experienced several large price increases over the years, and at some locations, the initial rates were clearly not negotiated. The extremely high sales tax rates applied to waste services in Minnesota made things worse as service rates were going up.

Results

After a thorough review of their contract situation and historical services, we replaced recycling containers at 4 locations by small compactors for cardboard in the kitchens. Not only did that help eliminate the cost of the recycling containers, but it also allowed the franchisee to secure rebates on the cardboard recycled.

Waste Metrics leveraged its existing book of business and relationship with the trash companies to secure an overall 27% savings between all 12 locations, or a little over $48,000 in annual savings, not including the cardboard rebate the franchisee is now receiving. This was made possible by renegotiating service rates, which also resulted in lower sales taxes.

No hauling company was changed.

His invoice now shows an all-inclusive fixed monthly cost and has a long-term controlled price protection. He also opted to have his different trash bills consolidated into one clear invoice listing the different restaurant locations he oversees.

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