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Guide to Warewashing & Janitorial Equipment
EXAMPLE:
• Legacy dishmachine requires 2 dish staff per shift
• New machine improves throughput and cut cycle time by 30%
• One operator now handles the work of two during peak
Assuming a dishroom labour cost of:
• $20/hour, saving even 1 hour/day equals:
• $20 × 365 days = $7,300/year in labour savings
Add more savings if you eliminate:
• Double washing due to failed sanitation
• Staff injuries from scrubbing or lifting heavy trays
• Overtime hours to meet cleaning backlogs
3. Production Capacity Benefits
If your existing dishmachine is the bottleneck in your operation, a new machine can
unlock additional revenue potential.
EXAMPLE:
• A faster rack conveyor increases throughput by 20 racks/hour
• That enables your kitchen to serve 50 more meals per day at $15/meal
• Even with conservative profit margin of $3/meal:
• · $3 × 50 × 365 = $54,750/year in recovered revenue
Faster dish turnaround also reduces:
• Table turnover times & guest satisfaction
• Backup of wares during rush hours
• Reliance on costly disposable items
2. Labour Savings Estimates
Newer dishmachines operate faster, clean more effectively, and may not require pre-
rinsing or re-washing. They may also eliminate manual scrubbing of pots and trays if
properly matched for your wares.