Mikes Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill
In the first six months after buying the bar, I could easily see significant shrinkage and excessive foam from our four-beer draft system.
So much so,that I figured out that improving my system from a draft beer cooler to a remote glycol system and installing Sprint's basic beer monitoring system would be paid for in the foam waste savings.
Well, not only did the glycol remote solution dramatically decrease the
waste from foam and increase our offering to eight products; the Sprint
system's accuracy helped us to quickly identify two staff members who were
shaving profits off the top!
Over the next three years, this Sprint monitoring system helped us to keep
control as we grew the business; however, we reached a point with more staff
members where a paper-based tracking system was no longer practical. In
short, we needed more detailed and quicker information - ala computer-based.
This past year, we upgraded the original Sprint monitoring system to a
digital-based system by swapping out a single part and not touching any of
the product lines, etc. And in no time, we quickly found another employee
that was manipulating sales info to the tune of $6,000/mo.
The bottom line for us is that Sprint has offered different solutions based
upon our needs, an easy upgrade path, and a return on investment many, many
more times than the entire cost of our remote glycol system AND both Sprint
solutions. So if you are serving draft beer, I would highly recommend that
you install a Sprint solution!
Regards,
Christopher Sweet
Mike's Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill
8670 Highway 6 N
Houston, TX 77095
Compass Point Inn
I have used Sprint's Draft Monitoring since our bar was renovated in 2001 and added Liquor Guns to the system in March of this year. On first analysis I could see inventory was going wayward, with a negative affect on profits.
I then interfaced Sprint to my POS system to provided Real Time Variance Analysis, which pinpointed the time and other details of where things went astray.
By focussing on these events I have been able to make management changes
with a dramatic improvement in the bar's performance and a quick return on
my investment in the equipment.
Along from this I capture consistent information for audit purposes and have the peace of mind in knowing the operation is protected, even when I am not on site. Performance and Peace of Mind are two important factores for me.
Rose Fitzner
General Manager
F.J.P. Management Group
JHP Hospitality operates multiple hospitality locations across Western Canada
and have been implementing Sprint Beverage Systems across the board.
Our initial trial last year was to confirm Sprint could actually deliver on their claims, which they did. We added Pour Controls to the mix and after reviewing operational details we reached and can maintain a 98% yield. By the end of the 3 month trial the first system had recouped it’s investment and continues to generate profit for us.
Since then we have installed Sprint Systems and Pour Controls in other locations, all with the same positive outcome and consistent performance.
As an experienced operator I can attest to the reliability and accuracy of the product. Real Time Variance Reporting gives us every detail we need to catch variances as they occur and address them. Data is captured and moves through the management structure consistently, with little, if any, vulnerability to changes in staff and site managers.
Aside from the technical side we find Sprint to be a wonderful resource as we review other standard policies. In today’s challenged business environment we need to get the most from every dollar, and an impartial opinion is invaluable.
If you are looking to get more control and profit over your business, an investment in Sprint is guaranteed to be a good one.
Paul Simpson
F.J.P. Management Group
Hook and Ladder Pub
The Hook and Ladder was the third installation of Sprint’s proprietary systems in 1994, and has operated well since then. Even though the system is old and could be replaced, the reality is it continues to perform well and until it dies there is no point in replacing it. Service records show less than $100 is spent annually on maintenance, again supporting the decision to leave it alone.
At the initial installation the system was interfaced to their POS system, which offered cutting edge reporting and audit features for it’s time. This location boosted profit dramatically and the integrated system became, and still is, the backbone of their management structure. Both systems continue to chug along.
The Hook and Ladder is only one of many very old systems that continue to perform well. How many other systems have you installed in your locations that are still there and running after 15 years? Not many I would bet.
What does this prove? Not only can you have confidence in Sprint products, you know Sprint will continue to be an excellent resource into the future.
Pat Reffeling
Riders Pub
I installed a Sprint beverage system to manage six lines taps and a
new liquor gun as the original Sprint gun was over 15 years old. We
integrated it with Pour Controls and chose Real Time Variance
Reporting. It has been hugely successful when measured two ways.
Firstly, I compared monthly periods before and after the installation.
Across my top 3 brands I was losing between $3000 and $5000. For my
bottom 3 brands I was losing $2000 to $3000. This was a monthly
average and these numbers are at cost. Extend that to retail sales it
is nearly $10,000 per monthly.
Secondly, my staff know their every move is being watched. If they
are doing their jobs well, I will see it. If they need a tune up I
will see it. Even if I see things days later I can go back to the
archives and get all the detail I need.
Just as promised, more money and greater peace of mind.
The Vault Pub
When I took control of The Vault Pub there was a Sprint system already in place which I then upgraded to new features and added Draft Beer Monitoring with reports filed on my PC every day. The system became the backbone of my management systems.
Early in 2009 I took control of a second location and one of the first things I did was to repeat the system there as well. Now I can manage both places from home and with 2 identical systems moving staff between the locations is seamless.
I got my investment back in very short order and the systems continue to run flawlessly.
Tony Owner