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How a Cold Call Put $160,949 Back in Their Pocket
A free SKU analysis. 10 line items. One phone call. And a restaurant chain that will never overpay for disposables again.
The problem: "Invisible" costs
Las Palapas was running smoothly, which meant they weren't looking for problems. They were spending $2,901 per store, per month on standard disposable supplies like gloves, tape, and napkins. Because things "worked," they trusted their vendor and absorbed "price creep" without realizing they were overpaying for products and receiving fewer units than they should have.
The solution: A free SKU analysis
The process began with a cold call and a simple offer: a free, no-obligation analysis of their supply spend. Las Palapas agreed because there was zero risk in finding out the truth about their spending.
Line-by-line analysis
The analysis compared 10 active SKUs against CPG-sourced equivalents, factoring in unit counts and the distributor's service fee.
| Item | Current $/mo | New $/mo | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrile Gloves Med/Lg (4x250ct) | $280.50 | $141.70 | 49% |
| Nitrile Gloves Lg (4x250ct) | $280.50 | $141.70 | 49% |
| Nitrile Gloves XL (4x250ct) | $280.50 | $161.68 | 42% |
| Thermal Paper Tape (50x1ea) | $469.70 | $262.45 | 44% |
| PVC Film 18x2000 Roll | $120.65 | $83.95 | 30% |
| 4 oz Portion Cups (50x50ct) | $420.32 | $295.00 | 30% |
| Lids for 3-4 oz Cups (50x50ct) | $226.36 | $147.32 | 35% |
| Beverage Napkins 9.5x9.5 (8x500ct) | $179.80 | $108.47 | 40% |
| Dinner Napkins 16x16 (12x250ct) | $326.46 | $251.93 | 23% |
| Band Napkins Hunter Green (8x2,500ct) | $316.40 | $189.30 | 40% |
| Total (per store / per month) | $2,901.18 | $1,783.48 | 39% |
Total units gained across these SKUs: +80,500 units per store annually.
The triple win
- Save money. Monthly spend dropped from $2,901 to $1,783, saving $1,118 per store.
- Get more product. Delivered 80,500 additional units annually (44% more coverage) through bigger case counts.
- Protect margins. Established predictable pricing and eliminated "surprise creep."
Long-term impact
While one-time wins are notable, the compounding effect of monthly savings is significant. For a multi-location operator with 5 stores, the projected 5-year savings exceed $800,000.
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