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title: Budderfly + KFC | Piloting for Success Through Equipment Upgrades
description: Discover how Budderfly's $46,000 investment in energy-efficient upgrades at KFC locations led to significant savings and operational improvements. Learn more.
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# [Budderfly + KFC | Piloting for Success Through Equipment Upgrades](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/kfc-case-study)

 Written by [Budderfly](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/author/budderfly) | Aug 11, 2023, 8:21:30 PM

SUCCESS STORY: Budderfly invests more than $46,000 in equipment upgrades at 2 KFC locations

# Budderfly + KFC

# Piloting for Success: Budderfly invests more than $46,000 in equipment upgrades at 2 KFC locations

 

### THE CHALLENGE

KFC wanted to cut energy use and costs without disrupting the smooth operations and high performance of their equipment and staff. In August 2022, Budderfly installed all new [e](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/equipment/)[nergy efficient equipment](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/equipment/) that yielded success at the two pilot locations in Virginia and has now been replicated at 41 other KFC locations. 

### THE SOLUTION

Budderfly conducted a thorough on-site study and analysis of the pilot KFC locations where our experts learned about the franchise owner’s energy efficiency needs and opportunities. 

Budderfly then invested $46,637.12 in equipment upgrades at these locations, at absolutely no cost to the franchisees, including:   

- Specially designed interior and exterior LED lighting systems  
- Optimized energy monitoring and management systems in refrigeration and freezer units, with alerts and alarms for any irregularities 
- Multilevel reprogramming and upgrades to HVAC and cooking ventilation systems  
- Integrated energy demand response timing and controls that distribute energy usage across the lowest-cost times of day 

### RESULTS

The KFC pilot locations saw unprecedented energy savings and a full range of operational and environmental benefits, exceeding all target metrics. The two locations saved over 206,000 kWh and over $8,891 during the pilot period. Budderfly supplied 100% of the capital and equipment, and we performed all the installations and upgrades. The KFC pilot locations increased efficiency, received comprehensive 24/7/365 monitoring, improved health and safety, reduced food waste, and modernized environments—at no cost.  

The pilot was such a success that we’ve now replicated it at 41 KFC locations across the U.S.

 

 

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