60-Store Chain Operators Sees 3-4 Hours of Labor Savings, Improved Quality, & Quicker Services with AI-Driven Prep Automation
About
Company
honeygrow
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Background
honeygrow is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded with 60 locations across 5 states and growing. The company focuses on providing wholesome and customizable dining options, specializing in stir-fries, salads, and honeybars. honeygrow emphasizes the use of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients to create nourishing meals that cater to health-conscious consumers. With a commitment to sustainability and community, honeygrow aims to bring people together over simple, delicious food.
Challenges
Due to the absence of an effective system to support the quick and efficient preparation of fresh ingredients, honeygrow struggled with labor inefficiencies and inconsistencies in customer service across their 50 locations. John Paul Thomas, Vice President of Operations Services, explained that before implementing PreciTaste, store managers relied on manual processes that were time-consuming and prone to errors in forecasting supply and demand. These inefficiencies often led to food waste, slower preparation times, and delayed service.
Solution
After implementing PreciTaste's Prep Assistant, honeygrow streamlined its operations through AI-driven demand predictions and real-time, automated crew instructions. Thomas noted that the Prep Assistant delivered extremely accurate forecasts, offering precise prep guidance for the hours ahead. Managers also gained the ability to oversee operations more efficiently with the touch of a button, allowing them to focus on analyzing the performance of stores and employees across multiple locations remotely.
"I would highly recommend PreciTaste to anyone in need of a new prep tool. It has undoubtedly made us more efficient, saving both time and money. It's also given me greater visibility into our restaurant operations, allowing me to continuously improve them."
John Paul Thomas
Vice President of Operations Services,honeygrow
BENEFITS
Real-Time Data & Efficiency
Prep Assistant's greatest benefit is its ability to use real-time data tailored specifically to honeygrow's needs, providing clear, actionable instructions that eliminate guesswork and allow the team to reach peak efficiency and productivity.
Streamlined Workflows
Employee workflows—from onboarding to daily tasks—became more streamlined and less chaotic with PreciTaste as the centralized system for prep management improved operations across the board.
Manager & Crew Satisfaction
PreciTaste has automated all the manual tasks our managers were handling, freeing them up to focus on serving guests and running their shifts more efficiently.
RESULTS
3-4 Hours Saved Per Day Per Location
Managers save 3–4 hours per store daily, allowing them to focus more on serving guests and running their shifts efficiently.
Better Food Quality & Speed
"We've saved on food costs, improved the freshness of our food, and improved speed of service because it helps us scale and bring a great guest experience."
Labor Savings Reinvested
"These are real savings and real time that we're able to reinvest into our business."
"PreciTaste has automated all the manual tasks our managers were handling, freeing them up to focus on serving guests and running their shifts more efficiently."
Becca Ridgway
Operations Services Manager,honeygrow
HOW IT WORKS
- Ingredient Forecasting: Determines needed quantities of ingredients
- Revenue Prediction: Predicts revenue for the next 7 days
- Task Assignment: Managers assign prep tasks to crew members
- Task Execution: Crew checks the prep assistant for assigned tasks
- Completion Tracking: Tasks are marked as done upon completion
- Daily Reporting: Managers review performance data and sales comparisons
- Cloud Access: Data can be accessed and modified anytime, anywhere