Re-engineering operations in the fast food industry through engineering principles and lean methodologies.
THE PROBLEM Stud Burger set out to build a focused take-away franchise with a unique promise: quality meat sourced only from sustainable farming practices. Yet the business faced an uphill battle in a crowded market. Challenges included: - Food costs exceeding industry benchmarks (28–35%) - High levels of inventory waste due to over-ordering and unpredictable demand - Limited supply chain visibility and inefficiencies across workflows - Operational costs eroding margins in an already competitive industry Without intervention, profitability and long-term sustainability were at risk.
THE SOLUTION Reisiger designed a lean hospitality management platform, applying Six Sigma and industrial engineering principles to transform Stud Burger into a data-driven, streamlined operation. The platform optimized farm-to-table supply chains with full traceability and predictive demand forecasting to enable just-in-time ordering. Real-time analytics reduced waste, while operational dashboards delivered live visibility into costs, performance, and quality metrics — strengthening control across every step of the process. By embedding lean principles into daily operations, the business achieved efficiency gains that elevated profitability while staying true to its sustainable ethos.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS - 26% food cost ratio achieved (vs. South African average of 35–37%) - 65% reduction in food waste via predictive demand forecasting and real-time analytics - 50% improvement in operational efficiency through streamlined kitchen and supply chain processes - 35% increase in profitability through combined cost savings and process optimization - Enhanced supply chain traceability and quality tracking from farm to table - Strengthened brand credibility by delivering sustainability with profitability Impact: Stud Burger successfully demonstrated that sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive — leveraging data-driven operations to outperform industry benchmarks and create a scalable, future-ready franchise model.
