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Winter-Proofing Your Business: Essential Steps to Prepare Restaurants, Retail Stores for the Cold

by Sarah Daniels December 2, 2024

Winter storms and plunging temperatures present special challenges to restaurants and retailers. To keep customers and employees comfortable until spring, operators should act now to winterize their properties and perform preventive maintenance before a crisis occurs. “When you know that winter is coming, it’s always better to be proactive than reactive,” says Michael Garcia, regional service manager in the Dallas office of Colt Facility Maintenance, a maintenance service provider. Winterization should begin before the cold sets in and while there is still time to address vulnerabilities discovered in buildings or …

December 2, 2024

Bill Earl Roof Preventative Maintenance quote

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Smart Roofing Strategies Help Retail, Restaurant Facility Owners Trim Costs

by Sarah Daniels October 7, 2024

For retail and restaurant facility owners, a proactive roofing maintenance strategy is essential to prevent costly issues down the line, says Bill Earl, director of roofing operation at MaintenX. “You just spent $200,000 on a roof. Preventive maintenance is about protecting that investment,” he explains. Many roofing issues are not caused by material failures but by external factors like mishandling equipment or damage from storm debris. Earl emphasizes that routine maintenance can prevent small problems from escalating into major repairs. For restaurants, where foot traffic on roofs is common, damage …

October 7, 2024

Tsanacas Colt Multiple Facilities quote from article

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The Magic of Balancing Maintenance Costs

by Sarah Daniels September 23, 2024

Running a retail or restaurant facility requires balancing costs, maintenance and operational uptime — a challenge that is further compounded when dealing with multiple stores. Facility owners and operators face the challenge of keeping their properties in top condition while managing expenses and minimizing disruptions to business. In the retail and restaurant industries, any downtime at all can be costly. A malfunctioning bathroom or a broken HVAC system can lead to customer dissatisfaction, lost revenue and temporary closures. Preventative maintenance and proactive scheduling can address these concerns by managing costs, staggering …

September 23, 2024

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Retailer Disaster Planning Speeds Timeline to Restored Operations

by Sarah Daniels August 21, 2024

The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters pose a growing threat to many restaurants and retailers. All too often, unprepared businesses struggle to contend with property damage, power interruptions and repair delays that can plague communities for months in the wake of a catastrophic wildfire or storm. “Businesses that have stores operating in hurricane-prone areas like Florida or other regions threatened by natural disasters need to have a plan in place, with committed assets or a vendor to support them in an emergency,” says Bill Schaphorst, vice president of …

August 21, 2024

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Checklist for 2024 Hurricane Preparation

by Sarah Daniels June 17, 2024

People and businesses across the United States are bracing for what could be the most active hurricane season on record. Forecasts predict that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season alone is predicted to have five major hurricanes — those of Category 3 or greater, with sustained winds of at least 111 miles per hour. Compare this to 2023, when there were only three major hurricanes in the United States. The potential for storm damage to homes and businesses is greater in 2024’s especially active hurricane season. “While the development of technology …

June 17, 2024

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Keep Facility Maintenance on Track

by Sarah Daniels June 3, 2024

Business owners have a lot on their plate; it’s a full-time job to survive in the ultra-competitive fields of restaurants and retail. In this challenging environment, facilities management often takes a back seat. Yet, diligent maintenance not only showcases a business’s care for its premises but also fosters opportunities for success by attracting clientele. Plus, a proactive maintenance strategy can identify necessary repairs long before they escalate into significant issues. A clean, well-maintained facility can bring customers to a store or restaurant, says MaryAnn Velez, a sales executive at Colt …

June 3, 2024

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Find the Right Maintenance Model for Your Business

by Sarah Daniels April 18, 2024

Physical maintenance in the retail industry is as unavoidable as taxes and sometimes as expensive. To keep net operating income (NOI) and uptime as high as possible, building owners, operations groups and retail tenants need optimum strategies to ensure work happens when needed. For many, having a self-performing third-party maintenance partner — one with the in-house resources to do the necessary work — is an efficient and economical move. There are two business rationales for continuous maintenance, which can include services like carpentry; plumbing; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); …

April 18, 2024

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Slash Costs with Better Facility Maintenance

by Sarah Daniels March 18, 2024

It’s another thing for restaurant operators to worry about: all the costs of doing business, including food, rent, labor and energy are increasing, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry survey, released in February. It’s bad news for any business operating on razor-thin margins. Restaurant operators complain that they have little control over food and rent costs, while the need to remain competitive often blocks operators from making cuts in staffing and food. The situation forces restaurant owners, and other businesses such as retail, to …

March 18, 2024

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Dynamic Facility Services: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee March 4, 2024

— Interview with Melanee Jech — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Melanee Jech: We are based in the Greater Philadelphia area with additional self-perform locations throughout the Northeast and Midwest using certified partners to further support our nationwide clients. Our branch operations have been in business 40+ years and have recently added our National Service Center in 2022 to support the nationwide demand. R&R: How long have you been with the company? Jech: I have been with the company for just …

March 4, 2024

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Superior Facility Service Group, Inc.: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 23, 2024

— Interview with Carol L. Carey — R&R: Where are you based and how long have you been in business? Carol L. Carey: Headquartered south of Atlanta, Superior Facility Service Group is a family-owned and operated company, specializing in commercial maintenance, bird control and disaster restoration. Incorporated in 2013, we strive to provide a comprehensive service to meet all your maintenance & repair needs on the national level. We endeavor to meet and exceed your requirements, standards, budgetary constraints and timelines by providing a “Superior Job” at the best pricing …

February 23, 2024

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