--- title: Case Studies | Budderfly description: Budderfly has made a difference in energy usage for a variety of companies. 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[Mission](https://www.budderfly.com/about/mission/) [Careers](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/careers/) [![Portal Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06) # Budderfly Case Studies This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. #### [How 300+ Sites Proved Budderfly’s VPP Model Can Unlock Demand Response for the Middle Market](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/dr-case-study) Aug 31, 2026 11:17:13 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/dr-case-study) #### [Bojangles Expansion Builds Operational Consistency Across Multi-Concept Franchise Portfolio](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/bojangles-expansion-builds-operational-consistency-across-multi-concept-franchise-portfolio) Jul 28, 2026 04:17:31 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/bojangles-expansion-builds-operational-consistency-across-multi-concept-franchise-portfolio) #### [How a Taco Bell Franchise Scaled Energy Savings to 37 Locations](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/how-a-taco-bell-franchise-scaled-energy-savings-to-37-locations) Jun 24, 2026 02:57:34 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/how-a-taco-bell-franchise-scaled-energy-savings-to-37-locations) #### [How Winchester Country Club Controls Energy Costs](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/how-winchester-country-club-controls-energy-costs) Jun 24, 2026 02:54:21 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/how-winchester-country-club-controls-energy-costs) #### [Building the Energy Blueprint for Fuddruckers' Unique Eatertainment Franchise Model](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/building-the-energy-blueprint-for-fuddruckers-unique-eatertainment-franchise-model) Jun 16, 2026 04:42:38 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/2026/building-the-energy-blueprint-for-fuddruckers-unique-eatertainment-franchise-model) #### [A Connecticut‑Based Family Manufacturer Future‑Proofs Its Facilities with Budderfly](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/oem-controls) Mar 31, 2026 03:40:57 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/oem-controls) #### [Budderfly Scales a Capital-Free Energy Strategy Across Ohana Growth Partners’ Planet Fitness Portfolio](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-scales-a-capital-free-energy-strategy-across-ohana-growth-partners-planet-fitness-portfolio) Mar 19, 2026 11:04:28 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-scales-a-capital-free-energy-strategy-across-ohana-growth-partners-planet-fitness-portfolio) #### [How a Burger King Owner Saved Over 1 Million Kilowatts of Energy](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/how-a-burger-king-owner-saved-over-1-million-kilowatts-of-energy) Feb 18, 2026 02:13:34 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/how-a-burger-king-owner-saved-over-1-million-kilowatts-of-energy) #### [Budderfly Invests More Than $716K in a Multi-Location Sizzler Franchise to Improve Operations](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-invests-more-than-716k-in-a-multi-location-sizzler-franchise-to-improve-operations) Feb 17, 2026 03:08:52 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-invests-more-than-716k-in-a-multi-location-sizzler-franchise-to-improve-operations) #### [Budderfly Invests More Than $867K in Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Pizza Cottage](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-invests-more-than-867k-in-energy-efficiency-upgrades-for-pizza-cottage) Feb 11, 2026 02:58:16 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-invests-more-than-867k-in-energy-efficiency-upgrades-for-pizza-cottage) #### [Brighter Spaces, Energy Savings: Dunkin’ Optimizes Lighting with Budderfly’s ReLED Program](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-dunkin) Dec 11, 2025 11:59:10 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-dunkin) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Orangetheory + Empire Portfolio Group](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-orange-theory-empire-portfolio-group) Nov 04, 2025 05:39:05 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-orange-theory-empire-portfolio-group) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Chabaso Bakery](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-chabaso-bakery) Oct 28, 2025 12:44:43 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-chabaso-bakery) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Zaxby's](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-zaxbys) Sep 22, 2025 09:51:10 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/case-study-budderfly-zaxbys) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + C. A. White](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/cawhite) May 27, 2025 12:09:04 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/cawhite) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + McDonald's](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/mcdonalds-case-study) May 08, 2025 10:08:21 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/mcdonalds-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + KFC](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/kfc) Jan 13, 2025 11:23:15 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/kfc) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Otter Learning](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/otter-learning) Dec 05, 2024 12:10:49 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/otter-learning) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Wendy's](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/wendys-outsourcing-case-study) Oct 24, 2024 10:26:06 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/wendys-outsourcing-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Union University](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/union-university) Oct 24, 2024 10:25:26 AM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/union-university) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + YMCA: Energy Efficient Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/ymca-outsourcing-case-study) May 29, 2024 03:59:40 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/ymca-outsourcing-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + IHOP: Energy Efficient Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/ihop-outsourcing-case-study) May 17, 2024 01:34:06 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/ihop-outsourcing-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Sonic: Energy Efficient Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/sonic-outsourcing-case-study) Nov 21, 2023 05:04:40 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/sonic-outsourcing-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Dunkin': Energy Efficient Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/dunkin-uhp-case-study) Nov 01, 2023 02:24:06 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/dunkin-uhp-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + KFC: Energy Efficient Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/kfc-case-study) Aug 11, 2023 04:21:30 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/kfc-case-study) #### [Case Study: Budderfly + Crown Point: Energy Efficient Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/crown-point-case-study) Aug 11, 2023 04:20:56 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/crown-point-case-study) #### [YMCA Saves $8,220 Annually With Budderfly](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/ymca-case-study) Mar 30, 2023 03:20:30 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/ymca-case-study) #### [Subway Location Reduces Energy Bill by $900 with No Upfront Costs](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/subway-case-study) Mar 30, 2023 02:42:31 PM [Read More](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/subway-case-study) [![Budderfly Effect](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Budderfly_December2023/images/cta-budderfly-effect.jpg?width=320&height=121&name=cta-budderfly-effect.jpg "Budderfly Effect")](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/) [![Contact Us Today](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Budderfly_December2023/images/cta-contact.jpg?width=320&height=121&name=cta-contact.jpg "Contact Us Today")](https://www.budderfly.com/lets-talk/) ### Recent Posts #### [A Connecticut‑Based Family Manufacturer Future‑Proofs Its Facilities with Budderfly](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/oem-controls) Mar 31, 2026 03:40:57 PM #### [Budderfly Scales a Capital-Free Energy Strategy Across Ohana Growth Partners’ Planet Fitness Portfolio](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/budderfly-scales-a-capital-free-energy-strategy-across-ohana-growth-partners-planet-fitness-portfolio) Mar 19, 2026 11:04:28 AM #### [How a Burger King Owner Saved Over 1 Million Kilowatts of Energy](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/how-a-burger-king-owner-saved-over-1-million-kilowatts-of-energy) Feb 18, 2026 02:13:34 PM ### Contact us Email: [info@budderfly.com](mailto:info@budderfly.com) Phone: [(855) 659-4190](tel:(855)%20659-4190) Address: 2 Trap Falls Road, Suite 300 Shelton, CT 06484 ### Get updates straight to your inbox: Subscribe to receive regular updates straight to your inbox. 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LEDs cut lighting consumption significantly and reduce heat, which can also lower air-conditioning demand." }, "name" : "How much can LED lighting actually save a fitness center?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes—some models (like Energy-as-a-Service) fund high-efficiency HVAC replacements upfront and are paid back through measured energy savings instead of CapEx." }, "name" : "Can I upgrade my gym’s HVAC without a huge upfront payment?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Pools can drive energy costs due to constant filtration and heating. Variable-speed drives plus smart monitoring can reduce pump and heating energy without sacrificing comfort." }, "name" : "How do swimming pools impact energy costs?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Peak demand charges are based on your highest usage spike in a billing cycle. Monitoring and load management can help smooth spikes and reduce demand-related costs." }, "name" : "What are \"Peak Demand\" charges and how do gyms avoid them?" } ] } ```