Case Study: New Garden Chinese Restaurant
Saving £120 per month on card fees and £3,500 per year on energy

Like many hospitality businesses, New Garden Chinese Restaurant was feeling the pressure of rising costs. Card processing fees and energy bills were steadily increasing, squeezing already tight margins.

After taking a closer look at their merchant services, it became clear they were paying above-market rates on card transactions and terminal rental. With a busy mix of dine-in and takeaway orders, even small differences in percentage fees were adding up quickly each month.

By renegotiating their card machine agreement and switching to a more competitive solution better suited to the way they trade, Rob was able to cut their processing costs by £120 per month — without any disruption to day-to-day service.

On top of that, a full review of their energy contract uncovered further savings. By securing a more competitive deal, the restaurant is now saving £3,500 per year on energy.

The Results

• £120 saved every month on card machine fees
• £3,500 saved per year on energy bills
• Smooth transition with no disruption to trading
• Stronger cash flow and improved profit margins

With overheads continuing to rise across the hospitality sector, regularly reviewing fixed costs can make a real difference. New Garden Chinese Restaurant now has lower operating expenses and greater control over its outgoings — helping protect profitability for the long term.

 

Testimonial – New Garden Chinese Restaurant

As a busy Chinese restaurant, we’re constantly managing rising costs — from ingredients and staffing to utilities. We knew it was worth reviewing our overheads, but we didn’t expect the savings to be as significant as they turned out to be.

After reviewing our card machine agreement, it became clear we were paying more than we needed to in fees.

The new solution that was arranged is now saving us £110 per month on card processing alone, and the changeover was seamless — even during our busiest trading periods.

We also had our energy contract reviewed, resulting in an additional £3,500 per year in savings. Together, these reductions have had a noticeable impact on our cash flow and overall profitability.

The entire process was straightforward and clearly explained, and everything was handled professionally from start to finish. We would highly recommend this service to any restaurant owner who hasn’t reviewed their card or energy costs recently — the potential savings really can make a difference.

Mr Yip: Owner