Transforming Restaurant Operations: A Case Study of Yeah!Burgr
Technology Category
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Personnel Tracking & Monitoring
- Time Sensitive Networking
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Yeah!Burgr is a popular restaurant chain that started as a concept to boost sales at an existing bar in Navan, Co. Meath in the summer of 2017. The concept quickly gained popularity and expanded to multiple locations, including Maynooth, Drogheda, and Wexford town. Co-owner Stephen Moran is constantly looking for opportunities to expand the menu and reach of Yeah!Burgr. The restaurant chain is known for its unique experience and has a large customer base, attracting customers from all over the county. The company has over 100 employees across its seven locations and has been a user of Bizimply's scheduling system since 2019.
The Challenge
Yeah!Burgr, a popular restaurant chain, was facing significant operational challenges as it expanded. Co-owner Stephen Moran initially introduced the concept to boost sales at an existing bar, but the concept quickly gained popularity and expanded to multiple locations. With the opening of two more locations, Stephen was faced with the challenge of managing a larger team across different locations. The initial method of scheduling using Excel spreadsheets was time-consuming and often led to errors as staff availability was not accurately tracked. Stephen was also constantly driving between locations or making phone calls to ensure smooth operations and proper staff scheduling. The lack of a formal leave management system led to accidental scheduling of unavailable staff. The need for a more efficient scheduling and time and attendance system was evident.
The Solution
Stephen adopted Bizimply's scheduling system, transitioning from manual spreadsheets to a simple drag-and-drop interface. This reduced the time spent on scheduling from 5 hours per week to just 30 minutes or less, freeing up time for other operational improvements. The MyZimply app was introduced, allowing employees to submit their time off requests or unavailability, which automatically updated the schedule, eliminating the need for post-publishing adjustments. The introduction of the Timestation at Yeah!Burgr locations ensured accurate clock-in times and proper break management. The Timestation also helped reduce labour costs by accurately tracking clock-in times, which were synced with timecards and sent straight to Payroll. This eliminated manual errors in payroll calculations. The system also improved productivity and communication between staff and locations, with staff finding the app easy to use and beneficial.
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