With rising costs and increasing complexity, superstore labor has never mattered more. We partnered with Fred Meyer to analyze how work was truly deployed—uncovering real requirements and opportunities to improve productivity and service.
Labor Assessment, Standards & Guidelines
Buc-ee’s
postBuc-ee’s operates at a scale few brands can match, where the kitchen is a core driver of speed, consistency, and the overall guest experience. As the brand expanded into new formats, we reengineered kitchen design and execution to maximize labor productivity, increase throughput, and improve speed of service across every location.
Walmart Total Health Access
postWalmart Canada set out to redefine health and wellness by transforming a shopping trip into holistic care. The result was Walmart Total Health Access—a centralized hub that combines pharmacy, medical, vision, dental, and community services into one seamless, accessible space.
White Castle
postWhite Castle set out to reimagine the guest experience while honoring its legacy. The result is a flexible, scalable platform that blends nostalgia with next-gen expectations, designed to deliver memorable moments for Cravers today and tomorrow.
Nike
postNike Store Operations needed a more efficient way to manage day-to-day processes across its global fleet. Hundreds of outdated training modules and inconsistent documents were slowing store teams down. Together, we overhauled the system—developing a standardized, scalable operations manual that drives clarity, consistency, and growth across every location.
Harbor Freight
postHarbor Freight Tools partnered with us to sharpen how their stores operate day-to-day. By observing processes, testing against labor standards, and identifying efficiencies, we delivered solutions that strengthened compliance, streamlined operations, and improved productivity at scale.
Shake Shack
postAs Shake Shack grew from a NYC cult favorite into a global brand, the challenge was scaling with intention while preserving its craveable charm. Together we introduced new formats—from flagship stores to frictionless drive-thrus—that elevated operations and created community-focused experiences, proving that scale and soul can grow side by side.
SeaWorld
postSeaWorld needed foodservice venues that could handle large guest volumes without sacrificing experience. We developed two flexible models—a market-style layout for exploration and a cafeteria-style layout for speed—designed to scale across multiple parks while keeping service smooth and enjoyable.