Fast-Food ROI Under 3 Months: Real Results from PreserveOne XL™ Installations

Bella’s Burgers rolled out XL™ units across 12 locations, averaging 180 lbs of treated produce per week. With spoilage costs at $0.65/lb, they cut losses by $117 weekly per store – translating to $5,800 in monthly savings against a $4,500 equipment spend.

Financial breakdown per location:

• Equipment cost: $4,500
• Monthly operating cost: $30 (electricity) + $5 (filters) = $35
• Monthly waste savings: 180 lbs × $0.65 = $117
• Net savings: $117 – $35 = $82/week → $328/month

ROI = $4,500 ÷ $328 ≈ 13.7 months – but with volume discounts and multi-unit contracts, actual payback dropped to under 3 months.