Reported 11 months ago
As peak electricity consumption period hits, breakfast shop owners are worried about rising electricity bills. In an effort to save energy and reduce costs, 7-11 has already implemented a policy to turn off signage lights from 3 am to 6 am in some stores, with FamilyMart planning a similar policy. This move is expected to save over 960,000 kWh a year for 7-11 and has received mixed reactions from the public, with concerns about visibility impacting store operations. Additionally, some breakfast shops in response to increased electricity prices are enforcing a minimum spending requirement for dine-in customers to increase turnover rates and revenue, with one noting an estimated increase of 6,000 to 7,000 Taiwanese dollars in electricity costs for the summer.
Source: YAHOO