24/7 Access Solves Real Problems
From the University of Michigan Byte Technology case study to Williams College and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, the theme is the same: access matters.
Byte helps eliminate “food deserts” by providing fresh food when cafeterias are closed or staff can’t cover overnight shifts. According to the USDA, food deserts are an ongoing challenge in both urban and rural communities, making Byte’s 24/7 availability especially powerful.
Healthcare leaders shared how Byte made it possible to support night-shift workers who were previously left without options. For students, staff, or patients, the promise of reliable, around-the-clock food access is more than a convenience — it’s a necessity.
ROI and Revenue Growth in Byte Technology Case Studies
“We were able to replace a money-losing dining cart with a fridge that paid for itself in just a few months. Now we’re serving students 24/7, with a fraction of the labor.”
Dining Services Team, BYU-Idaho
Nearly every Byte Technology case study highlights financial impact. Michigan saw its first two fridges pay for themselves in four months and generate $60,000+ in incremental sales in year one. BYU–Idaho calculated revenue per labor hour, jumping from $20–30 in traditional stations to $115 with Byte. Tomé Catering reported a 60% increase in ROI in their first month.
Entrepreneurs such as Veg’n Out and Simply Good Jars emphasized how recurring revenue from Byte units became the foundation for scaling their businesses.
Efficiency That Reduces Labor Pressure
Labor shortages are a common theme across industries. According to SHRM, food service operators face some of the toughest staffing challenges in the economy. Byte customers routinely credit our fridges for allowing them to “do more with less.”
“Byte is going to be a permanent solution for us, because it checks a lot of boxes. It’s cost-effective, the technology is good. So yeah, it’s been a huge success for us.””
Brian Bachman, VP of Purchasing and Culinary, Williams College
BYU–Idaho operates a dozen machines with six student workers. Metz Culinary used Byte to serve third-shift employees without adding overnight staff. For busy operators, the ability to expand food service without expanding payroll is transformative.
Data That Powers Smarter Decisions
Behind every fridge is a powerful data engine. Customers highlight how Byte’s dashboard provides real-time visibility into what’s selling, what’s sitting, and what’s about to expire.
This enables operators to reduce waste, adjust pricing in real-time, and forecast demand more accurately. Simply Good Jars and 6AM Health both noted that predictive analytics from Byte reduced spoilage while improving profitability. The BYU–Idaho Byte Technology case study even showed how repackaged unsold items were resold through the system, turning potential losses into new sales.
Flexible, Scalable, and Easy to Deploy
Another consistency: Byte makes it simple to start small and grow fast. Customers repeatedly mention the ease of installing a fridge — just plug it in — and the flexibility to move it if a location underperforms.
“The fridges have given us recurring revenue we can count on every week. It covers rent, payroll, and keeps our brand in front of more customers than ever before.”
Veg’n Out Leadership Team
Entrepreneurs see Byte as a low-risk way to expand their brand. Universities and hospitals view it as a scalable extension of existing dining operations. In both cases, Byte adapts to the environment rather than forcing operators into a rigid model.
Community Impact Beyond Profit
Perhaps most inspiring are the stories about community benefit. Meals on Wheels New Mexico (Forage) uses Byte kiosks to sell healthy, locally sourced meals, reinvest profits into home-delivered food, and donate unsold items to shelters. Williams College staff take pride in stocking fridges with fresh, healthy options that students love.
Again and again, customers frame Byte not just as a business tool, but as a way to improve wellness, morale, and access to better food.
“Our Byte kiosks let us expand our mission. We can sell healthy meals, reinvest profits into home deliveries, and donate unsold food to shelters. It’s impact on every level.”
Meals on Wheels NM Program Director
The Bigger Picture
When you put all these stories side by side, a few truths stand out. Byte fridges deliver:
- Convenience: Fresh food, always available.
- Profitability: ROI in months, not years.
- Efficiency: Labor-light service that still scales.
- Sustainability: Less waste, smarter inventory.
- Community Impact: Better access and wellness for the people who need it most.
This is why customers — from large universities to scrappy entrepreneurs — describe Byte as a permanent solution, not a temporary experiment.
Byte isn’t just helping operators sell more food. It’s helping them reimagine what food service can look like in a world where convenience, efficiency, and community matter more than ever.
