Retail & Restaurant Facility Business: The Hidden Cost of Comfort

May 2026 - Budderfly was featured in a case study in Retail & Restaurant Facility Business, written by Julia Burman Tziolis, Director of Sustainability at Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT). The article detailed how EPRT partnered with Budderfly to resolve persistent HVAC issues at a Florida Zaxby's location where multiple contractors had previously failed to identify the root cause — disconnected ductwork pulling 150°F attic air into the dining room, leaving temperatures at a sweltering 85°F.

Budderfly's technicians uncovered the full scope of the problem, replaced six HVAC units, reconstructed ductwork and sealed air leaks — bringing dining room temperatures down to a consistent 69°F and projecting a 50% to 60% reduction in energy use.

Read the full article here.