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by Nicole
Of all commercial buildings, restaurants use the highest amount of energy per square metre. In fact, UK Power and the Family Hospitality Group estimate that anywhere between 5 to 15% of a restaurant’s total expenditure can be taken up by energy alone!
Considering that the average profit margin of a full-service restaurant is usually less than 10% of gross revenue - energy consumption suddenly becomes a BIG financial concern.
In keeping with our
industry focus series, where we have previously talked about
energy management in hotels,
supermarkets, and
office buildings, this article spotlights how restaurants can work on bringing down their energy costs.
