The fryers also suffer the increase in the cost of energy. Some review their way of working, others invest in solutions to save money.
In Namur, Thibault, from the “Chez Third“, also had to get his hands on the wallet. An adjustment of 4,000 euros for 10 months of consumption. His monthly electricity payment went from 335 to 835 euros per month. For gas, it is delivered every 5 weeks, and this costs him around 600 euros each time.
In this context, he decided to invest in photovoltaic panels. “It’s not really the right time given the loads I have, but we have to make up our minds one day or another.“, he says. Photovoltaic panels should be installed before the cold weather arrives. Thibault is also considering closing one more day during the week.
For Eddy from the “Friterie du pont” In Legs, there won’t be any bad surprises, because he has a fixed contract until the end of the year. But, for the past month, as a preventive measure, he has shut down one of the 2 tank fryers during off-peak hours and even thinks regarding closing between the lunchtime and evening rushes. “It’s already a saving“, he launches.
The objective is not to subject customers to a second increase. The price of a small packet of fries has recently risen to 3 euros due to inflation. An increase of 50 cents. “I do not have a choice. The prices of paper, sauces and fats have doubled.“
In Courcelles, the chip shop “Le goût est y” received its energy regularization bill. She must pay 17,000 euros.
