How Automated Prep Helps honeygrow Save 4-5 Hours in Labor Daily

Challenges

Time-consuming manual processes, errors in forecasting, and difficulty managing daily prep tasks

John Paul Thomas, Vice President of Operations Services, honeygrow, explained that before implementing PreciTaste, an automation tool accelerated by Intel, store managers relied on manual processes that were time-consuming and prone to errors in forecasting supply and demand. These inefficiencies often led to food waste, slower preparation times, and delayed service.

Attesting to the employee perspective, General Manager Ady Mendez also observed that employees lacked a structured approach to managing their tasks effectively, making it difficult for them to anticipate and efficiently execute their responsibilities in their daily prep shifts.

Solution

PreciTaste's Prep Assistant offers precise prep guidance each day

Managers also gained the ability to oversee operations more efficiently with the touch of a button, allowing them to focus on analyzing the performance of stores and employees across multiple locations remotely.

Benefits

Real-time data, improved workflows, and better guest service

At a managerial level, Thomas emphasized that Prep Assistant’s greatest benefit is its ability to use real-time data tailored specifically to honeygrow’s needs. The system provided clear, actionable instructions that eliminated guesswork and allowed the team to reach peak productivity.

General Manager, Ady Mendez, noted that employee workflows—from onboarding to daily tasks—became more streamlined and less chaotic with PreciTaste as the centralized system for prep management improved.

Manager of Operations Services, Becca Ridgeway, highlighted improvements in her store managers’ performance, saying “PreciTaste has automated all the manual tasks our managers were handling, freeing them up to focus on serving guests and running their shifts efficiently.”

Results

Saving 4-5 hours in labor daily, reducing food costs, and supercharging speed of service

Thomas was pleasantly surprised by the immediate improvements across stores, saying “We’ve saved on food costs, we’ve improved the freshness of our food, we’ve improved speed of service because it helps us scale and bring a great guest experience.”

Specifically, he noted that the implementation of the Prep Assistant also led to substantial labor savings, with each location saving four to five hours per day. Thomas highlighted the profound impact the solution has had on the overall workflow, stating, “These are real savings and real time that we’re able to reinvest into our business.”