Optimizing energy consumption has become a priority for franchise businesses across the U.S., yet for franchise networks it can be difficult to find a reliable energy management provider with scalable solutions that will work for all its franchisees.  

This is for a few key reasons. One is that, despite the similarity of locations within a franchise, each location has unique needs that must be met. Second, there is an issue of location. A national franchise needs energy solutions that can work across states and regions. Finally, and most importantly, affordability can be difficult for franchisees running on tight margins.  

Below is a deeper dive into these common problems and a look at how franchise networks can get around them to provide energy management and sustainability solutions that can meet their needs at scale.  

Variable franchisee needs. 

Not every location of a franchise is a cookie cutter copy. When it comes to energy management needs and infrastructure improvements, there will be a lot of differences depending on the size, the building structure, the weather of the location, and the current equipment installed. There is no one-size-fits-all way to upgrade a broad variety of facilities, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one solution that can work across a network.  

A scalable solution should include an audit of each individual location to learn about its unique energy needs, historical energy consumption data, and the status of its lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration technologies. Then, a custom plan can be created to ensure that every location gets the maximum benefits of upgraded energy efficient equipment and tech solutions. At Budderfly, this is built into our model and is a critical way we kick off our partnerships with new customers.  

Geographic reach of national franchises. 

A national franchise will have locations across the U.S., in some cases in all 50 states. Acquiring and deploying equipment, hiring and managing installers, and ensuring regular ongoing maintenance of energy solutions in every region is no easy feat – not to mention making sure that the contractors who hired are reliable, professional, and familiar with the newest, most cutting-edge technologies needed to save energy. 

One of the benefits of partnering with Budderfly is that we handle all these details, so franchisees don’t have to spend their valuable time hiring and managing energy upgrades, repairs, and maintenance. Plus, we work with thousands of businesses in all 50 states and have a deep network of trusted contractors who help us provide our customers with great service.   

Upfront costs of energy improvements.  

Few franchise owners have the capital required to upgrade their facilities with best-in-class energy efficiency technologies. The ones who do have enough cash on hand likely have other priorities they want to invest in.  

This can be a catch-22 for franchise owners. Improving energy management and reducing energy waste saves money by lowering operating costs, from utility bills to repairs and maintenance. But it often comes with an upfront price tag that is too high and makes long-term savings unfeasible.  

Franchise networks don’t want to burden their franchisees with extra costs or make needlessly expensive recommendations to their members. They need an energy management solution that is scalable but affordable.  

The Budderfly model is designed to solve this exact problem. We provide energy solutions – from installing the most innovative technologies and equipment to ongoing monitoring and maintenance – with no upfront costs. This means franchisees can get the benefits of new infrastructure, energy savings, and improved sustainability while preserving capital.  

Budderfly is the leading energy management provider for franchises across the U.S. Our customers get the best energy saving technology and equipment on the market – high efficiency HVACs, refrigeration controls, LED lighting, renewable energy, water conservation tools, smart thermostats, and so much more.  

To learn how we can help you, whether you’re an owner looking to cut energy costs or a franchise network looking for a way to help your members, contact us today.