Quality... The difference between you & the competition
No industry is as critically dependent on quality differentiation as restaurant and retail stores. It's no longer a meal or an errand; it's an "experience" or an "excursion". In our view, operating cost reductions are economical only as long as they uphold environmental quality standards – hence our cost-quality balanced approach to energy management.
Put Health & Safety First
Humidity is a leading concern among operators as the cause of bacteria and mold, and a source of liability such as slick floors. What complicates matters is that a moderate amount of humidity is actually necessary to attain a comfortable temperature. Combine the fact that humidity varies across geographies, and the technical challenges are obvious.
After gauging current and objective levels, IkanosTM manages dehumidification through control of HVAC, make-up air and exhaust systems.
Keep Customers Comfortable
Your customers' comfort determines how long they stay and whether they come back. When we think of comfort, we typically think of temperature, but humidity, building pressure and carbon dioxide are equally significant to the cause. IkanosTM includes modules to manage each environmental condition for confirmed comfort.
Direct More Attention Back to Customers
In the back of the house, HACCP requirements to measure and record freezer and cooler temperatures on the hour amount to more distractions from serving customers, as does the attention spent on thermostat control.
While the time to manage these tasks may seem negligible, consider the opportunity cost. In a typical restaurant operating for 12 hours, staff and management may conduct more than 100 checkpoints between coolers, freezers and thermostats. Assume this time was re-directed to customer tables. How might that affect sales and customer satisfaction?
Protect Your Building
Equipment failure cannot only lead to a repair bill, but to unexpected building damage. Over time, sustained humidity can cause mold and mildew problems. In cold weather, frozen pipes can break, causing costlydamage and store closings. Real-time equipment performance, alarm notifications, potential code violations and repair confirmations are all features of IkanosTM to prevent disruption at your sites.
