Why KEC companies should considered increasing their prices

Have you frequented any of the restaurants that your KEC company is servicing? You may have noticed price increases from MCD to the high-end steak restaurants because they are trying to keep up with food and labor cost increases. As the cost of goods and services rise, businesses are faced with the difficult challenge of maintaining profitability while still providing fair compensation to their employees. KEC companies are no different, and they should understand the reasons why they also should be increasing their prices as well.


One of the main reasons why your company needs to raise their service prices is to maintain a fair and competitive compensation for your employees. As the cost-of-living increases, employees expect their wages to keep pace. If a company does not adjust its prices to reflect this, it may find it difficult to attract and retain top talent. This can lead to increased turnover and lower productivity which can be costly and disruptive to the business.


Another reason why companies need to raise their service prices is to maintain the quality of their services. As the cost of materials and equipment increases, businesses may need to invest in new technology or higher-quality products to continue providing the same level of service. A KEC company can greatly benefit from adding photo software, such as My Tech Pix, which will enhance the customer experience while protecting the company against false damage claims and provide a quality assurance check for the work the employees are doing. By raising their prices, companies can cover these additional costs and continue to provide the same level of service to their customers.


Additionally, with the inflation, the cost of running the business also increases. This includes rent, utilities, and other operational costs. If a company does not raise its prices, it may struggle to cover these costs which can lead to financial difficulties in the long run.


KEC customers have had increased expenses themselves. Small increases are expected each year and will allow companies to maintain their level of customer service, pay their employees a fair wage, recruit labor, and add new software. Adding new software and updating old systems, such as implementing MY Tech Pix for KEC companies, will allow for the KEC companies to continuously meet and exceed their customer’s expectations. Customers are also more likely to understand and accept the price increases if they are explained that it is to cover the increased cost of running the business and wages.

Jeff Ralston

Jeff Ralston

Jeff started his journey into the Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning as a crew leader and quality assurance manager for The Disney World Contract, one of the largest kitchen exhaust cleaning contracts in the industry. Jeff, utilizing his knowledge and expertise, joined the sales side of the process, and for the last eight years he has been helping customers build smart, safe and reliable Grease Maintenance Programs. Jeff’s diverse knowledge of the industry has allowed him to develop specialized products that aid in helping prevent damage to rooftops during the cleaning process. If you have any thoughts on how Hood Boss can better service your company please don't hesitate to reach out as Jeff loves customer feedback