SUCCESS STORY
Reducing Costs & Building a Scalable Procurement Model in Fast Casual Dining
- Strategic sourcing program delivered cost base reduction to support expansion goals
Outcomes
18% Cost Base Reduction
BACKGROUND
A family-owned regional fast-casual restaurant group planned to double its footprint.
The business needed a more scalable procurement model to underpin growth while improving supplier pricing.
the challenge
With ambitious growth plans underway, the group faced rising food costs, limited leverage with suppliers, and a purchasing model better suited to a small number of sites. To expand without eroding margin, the business needed to secure improved supplier pricing, introduce scalable procurement disciplines, and establish stronger relationships with distributors and manufacturers, all without compromising product quality or brand identity.
SOLUTION
To achieve this, Procure4 completed a comprehensive sourcing program across all categories of spend.
- Conducted a full opportunity assessment across spend, categories, suppliers and future requirements
- Created category-specific sourcing strategies with cost-saving forecasts
- Ran market-based RFPs with manufacturers and distributors
- Facilitated sampling and product testing to validate specifications
- Transitioned to new distributor and direct supplier agreements
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