Case Study: The Wendy’s Company cuts energy use by 24% with Trane Commercial HVAC

The Wendy’s Company cuts restaurant energy use by 24% with Trane Commercial

The Wendy’s Company, a major restaurant chain, faced a significant challenge with high energy consumption, a large portion of which was attributed to its HVAC systems. Seeking to lower operating costs and meet corporate responsibility goals, Wendy’s partnered with Trane Commercial to find a solution, identifying their Trane Voyager rooftop units as a key product for an upgrade.

Trane implemented a solution using Voyager rooftop units with eFlex variable-speed compressors, which eliminated the need for a dedicated make-up air unit. This new system design, validated through testing, resulted in a 24% reduction in energy use at one location and over 60% reduction in rooftop unit energy at another. Based on this success, Trane's solution became the standard for new and retrofitted Wendy’s restaurants, directly supporting the company's journey toward a 20% energy reduction goal.

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