The restaurant industry is currently facing a challenging landscape as soaring food prices and inflation have softened demand across the sector. As consumers become more price-sensitive, many are turning away from fast-food chains in favor of preparing meals at home or choosing healthier dining options, even if they cost slightly more. This shift has put [...]
Background Our client is a North American-based manufacturer with annual revenue exceeding $100MM. Their expertise lies in crafting cooling solutions tailored for a wide range of vehicles, extending from trucks of all sizes and motor coaches to buses, alongside equipment used in construction, agriculture, and mining. Additionally, they provide cooling solutions designed for generators [...]
Background Our client is a private equity firm specializing in indoor air quality, with a diverse portfolio consisting of over 15 businesses, collectively generating annual revenues of approximately $5Bn. Experiencing remarkable growth exceeding 50%, the company aims to further boost margins by about 5% over the next three years. Their strategy emphasizes the crucial [...]
Background Our client is a ~$5B leading technology, software, and engineering organization that sells products globally. With more than 5,000 products, they support manufacturers’ performance and safety along with other technologies that measure, monitor, and analyze applications. Their innovative solutions drive efficiency and optimize operations across various industries. Our client identified that the organization [...]
Background Our client is an international fitness organization with more than 1,000 locations across the country. This fitness club offers various programs that are tailored to fulfill the requirements of the communities they serve, benefiting thousands of individuals annually. The primary focus of this study was to analyze 30+ facilities located across several key [...]
Background Our client is a global software holding companies that operate within the transportation sector. With more than 20 companies, each business unit presented a different level of pricing maturity, challenges, and opportunities. Iris Pricing Solutions was contacted to develop a pricing workshop to educate their top leaders on best practices for setting, communicating, [...]
A note from Iris Pricing Solutions President: Kirk Jackisch 3 Ways Businesses Can Optimize Prices in 2024 As 2024 progresses amidst global uncertainty, businesses face significant challenges. Recent years have witnessed escalating costs and diminishing profit margins, prompting frequent price increases, often occurring multiple times annually. Despite this, businesses have increasingly embraced robust price [...]
Background Our client is a $50M+ professional association and one of the largest hosts of industry tradeshows in North America, attracting 50,000+ attendees. Renowned as one of the most pivotal events in the industry, vendors value this tradeshow for its outstanding influence on sales, media coverage, and overall business success. The Challenge Our client, [...]
Embark on a journey with one of North America's largest quick-service restaurant giants, with over 3,000 franchised locations and revenue surpassing $5 billion. Fueled by strategic pricing decisions, their success faced a challenge when certain price hikes led to a dip in market share. In response, our client sought the expertise of Iris Pricing [...]
By: Benjamin Garden, VP, Pricing Analytics, Iris Pricing Solutions In 2023, restaurants have faced a slew of challenges, from slower foot traffic to higher supply costs. However, some restaurants and their franchisees are defying expectations and actually earning healthy profits. How are they accomplishing this feat? Their secret weapon is pricing analytics, which is the [...]
