Energy Management for Multi-Site Restaurants

At GWT2Energy, we help restaurant operators lower utility costs, prevent equipment breakdowns, and make energy simple, all without adding work to your already busy teams.

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Increase profitability and create greater customer experience

Lower utility bills

Extend equipment life

  Simplify operations

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Rising Utility Bills = Wasted Profit

Are Rising Utility Bills Eating Into Your Restaurant’s Profits?

If you manage multiple restaurant locations, you know how frustrating it is to see another high utility bill and have no idea why. Most operators are losing thousands every month to hidden energy waste they can’t see or control.

  • HVAC units running all night after closing

  • Lights or signs left on 24/7

  • Refrigeration systems overworking to keep up

  • Utility bills that spike for no clear reason

It’s not that you don’t care about energy costs, you just don’t have time to track down what’s happening in every store. And without the right tools, it’s impossible to tell which locations are efficient and which ones are draining profit.

We Make Energy Simple, Predictable, and Profitable

At GWT2Energy, we combine 25+ years of restaurant-specific experience with proven technology and hands-on support to help brands like Panda Express, Red Robin, and Taco Bell cut waste, lower bills, and extend equipment life across hundreds of locations.

Think of us as your outsourced energy team. We handle the heavy lifting so your staff doesn’t have to.

Here’s how we help:

  • Energy Management Systems (HVAC, lighting, submetering)

  • Utility Bill Data Management

  • Energy Procurement (in deregulated markets)

  • Outsourced Energy Manager

Our clients typically reduce energy costs 8–20% in the first rollout, and every project we recommend pays for itself typically in under 18 months.

Our Energy Management Services ⚡︎

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Energy Consulting

Get expert guidance from a team with over 25 years of restaurant and retail energy management experience.

We analyze your current energy use, uncover hidden waste, and create a customized roadmap to cut costs, extend equipment life, and boost profitability across every location.

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Energy Management Systems Design & Installation

Take control of your HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration with smart Energy Management Systems (EMS) built for multi-site operations.

We design and install easy-to-use systems that help you monitor performance, automate schedules, and eliminate wasted energy, all with minimal disruption to your stores.

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Utility Bill Management & Program Administration

Simplify your utility management with one partner who handles it all. We collect, audit, and track your utility bills across all locations, flag billing errors, and help you take advantage of available utility programs and rebates.

You’ll finally have clear visibility into costs, usage, and savings without the spreadsheets or guesswork.

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Energy Procurement

Secure the lowest energy rates with data-driven market insights and supplier competition.

Through Power Kiosk, GWT2Energy monitors live pricing, times renewals strategically, and runs reverse auctions with 90+ suppliers, helping you lock in predictable rates and cut energy costs across all locations

Energy Savings by the Numbers

Helping multi-site restaurants and retailers cut costs, reduce waste, and protect profits.

sites under management

600+ 

<18 months

typical project payback period

average reduction in energy

20%

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Why Restaurants Choose GWT2Energy

More Time to Focus on Guests, Less Time on Energy Costs

“GWT2Energy has become an extension of our team. They manage our energy program so we can focus on what matters most… creating a great guest experience.”

– Amanda McAllister, Director of Capital Purchasing, Red Robin

Huge Energy Savings That Paid for Themselves in One Year

“Before partnering with GWT2Energy, managing energy across our restaurants was a struggle. Their team streamlined the entire process, and the savings we achieved paid for their service within the first year.”

– Roger Goldstein, Executive Director of Facilities, Panda Restaurant Group

How it Works

Our team is ready to discuss your restaurant.

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1

Assess

Schedule a discovery call so we can analyze your data, and benchmark your restaurants against each other and industry peers to spot where energy waste is costing you money.

2

Implement

We create your customized action plan that focuses on fast-payback projects that deliver ROI typically in under 18 months and don’t disrupt daily operations.

3

Manage

Our team acts as your outsourced energy department by continuously tracking energy performance, alerting you to new issues, and keeping savings consistent across all your locations.

How Smart Restaurant Energy Management Protects Profits and Prevents Waste.

When your restaurants have a clear energy management plan, everything runs smoother and profits grow faster. With GWT2Energy’s restaurant energy management solutions, you’ll gain lower, predictable utility costs across every location, longer HVAC and refrigeration life, and fewer comfort complaints from guests and staff.

  • We’ll identify energy outliers that show which stores are efficient, which ones need attention, and where you’re saving the most money, all without adding extra work for your team. Our experts handle the details so you can stay focused on running your restaurants, not chasing energy problems.

    But without a clear energy strategy, most multi-site brands lose millions over the next 5–10 years to hidden waste. That means shorter equipment life, costly emergency repairs, unpredictable bills, and missed savings that could go straight to your bottom line.

    You’ve worked too hard to let wasted energy drain your profits. Let GWT2Energy help you take control with a proven system that cuts costs, extends equipment life, and keeps every location running efficiently.

Take Control of Your Restaurant Energy Costs ⚡︎

You work too hard to let hidden energy waste drain your profits. With GWT2Energy, you’ll finally have predictable costs, longer equipment life, and peace of mind knowing every location is running efficiently.

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