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How much could ConnectedFresh save your operation?

Adjust the inputs below to see your estimated annual savings. Based on industry data from the CDC, USDA, NRA, ENERGY STAR, and BLS.

About Your Operation

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Estimated Annual Savings
$166,272
across 5 locations
Not including compliance benefits, insurance savings, or risk reduction.
Savings by Category
Labor Savings
$26,272
Spoilage Prevention
$116,000
Energy Efficiency
$15,000
Equipment Maintenance
$9,000
Savings vs. Cost
Estimated Annual Cost$3,180
Estimated Annual Savings$166,272
ROI
5,129%
Payback
0.2 mo
Cost of Doing Nothing

Every year without automated monitoring, your operation risks:

Preventable food spoilage$116,000
Unnecessary labor costs$26,272
Energy waste$15,000
Emergency repair costs$9,000
Total Annual Risk Exposure$166,272

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Our Methodology

This calculator uses conservative estimates based on published industry data. All defaults represent the low end of documented ranges — most ConnectedFresh customers see results 20–30% above these projections.

Data Sources

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — May 2024 Occupational Employment & Wages
  • CDC — Estimates of Foodborne Illness in the United States
  • USDA Economic Research Service — Cost Estimates of Foodborne Illnesses (2025)
  • FDA Food Code 2022 — Temperature Control Requirements
  • National Restaurant Association — 2024 Restaurant Operations Report
  • U.S. Energy Information Administration — Commercial Buildings Energy Survey
  • ENERGY STAR — Commercial Kitchen Energy Efficiency Guidelines
  • Bartsch et al. (2018) — "Estimated Cost to a Restaurant of a Foodborne Illness Outbreak" — Public Health Reports, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

ConnectedFresh Customer Data

  • Luna Grill: Compliance pass rates improved from 15% to 98%
  • QSR Franchisee: $800 saved within 24 hours from a single refrigerator alert
  • Data aggregated from 300+ monitored locations

Have questions about our methodology? Contact us at hello@connectedfresh.com