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Accomplishments

Non-food Procurement

• Saved over $1.5M as part of the overall furniture

and fixture RFP program
• Saved almost $500K on Connection Remodel

chairs and barstools

Brand Programs

• Achieved an Exceeds Expectations rating for all

promotional windows
Administration • Supported one of the largest and longest tests in

• Implemented a new Member financing program the history of Applebee’s (HCWF)

in support of the Hand Cut Wood Fire program
• Realized efficiencies and controls through new Technology

contract management software •
• Achieved a clean audit opinion for the seventh Implemented additional business intelligence
tools to support decision making
year in a row
• Fully implemented new RFP sourcing and bid
optimization technology
Non-Protein Procurement

• Projected savings of $3.8M through negotiations Logistics

and efficient design of the Imperial broiler •
• Saved over $1.2M through negotiations on white Delivered $2.4M in savings through expansion of
freight initiatives
corn tortillas
• Continued distribution optimization work gener-
ated $1.7M in savings across both brands
Protein Procurement • Reduced the number of produce distributors from

• Worked with egg suppliers on alternate sourcing 106 to 95 and increased compliance

plans to mitigate impacts from Avian Influenza
• Tested, implemented, and supported overall
development of the steak program including ball
tips and top sirloins

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