How Tiff's Treats Reduced Costs and Maintained a Premium Look

The Client
Tiff's Treats is a beloved premium cookie retailer known for their warm, fresh-baked cookies and exceptional customer experience. Founded in 1999, Tiff's Treats has grown from a small operation to a thriving cookie empire with multiple retail locations across the United States. Their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and delivering mouthwatering, soft cookies has made them a favorite among cookie enthusiasts. With a focus on creating moments of joy and celebration, Tiff's Treats continues to spread happiness one delicious cookie at a time.

The Challenge
Tiff's Treats wanted to reduce its overall buildout cost per store while preserving its signature premium look. Previously, they relied on subcontractors to custom-build millwork for each project. However, this approach led to increased expenses and troublesome lead time issues. Tiff's Treats needed a solution to help them consolidate their millwork needs and find a vendor to meet their quality and cost requirements.

The Solution
Enter F.C. Dadson, a trusted vendor specializing in millwork solutions. Tiff's Treats recognized the potential of partnering with F.C. Dadson to consolidate their millwork requirements under a single vendor. The collaboration promised to reduce costs and streamline the buildout process. After careful consideration, Tiff's Treats decided to take the leap and forge a strategic partnership with F.C. Dadson.

The Results
The results of the partnership were nothing short of remarkable. By consolidating its millwork needs with F.C. Dadson, Tiff's Treats lowered its overall buildout cost per store. This achievement aligned with their value engineering initiatives and helped reduce expenses without compromising quality. In fact, Tiff's Treats saved an average of $10,000 per project over the first ten stores utilizing F.C. Dadson's services. The savings primarily came from reimagining the cookie case and front counter glass with more cost-effective designs while maintaining the premium aesthetic.
Beyond cost savings, F.C. Dadson provided Tiff's Treats with high-quality materials designed to withstand the test of time. This reduced repair costs and ensured the stores maintained their premium look over the long run. The partnership enabled Tiff's Treats to consistently deliver a captivating brand experience, which has been instrumental in building customer loyalty and setting them apart in the competitive cookie retail industry.

The Impact
The partnership between Tiff's Treats and F.C. Dadson had a significant impact on the former's business. Tiff's Treats was able to maintain its premium look for customer-facing areas at a lower cost, improving its profit margins. Furthermore, Tiff's Treats was able to maintain consistency in the design of its stores, which was critical for a brand that prided itself on a premium aesthetic. The partnership also helped Tiff's Treats expand beyond Texas and open up locations in many other states while still keeping all locations corporate-owned.
Overall, Tiff's Treats' experience shows that consolidating millwork needs with a trusted vendor can be a strategic way to improve profit margins and ensure consistent design. By partnering with F.C. Dadson, Tiff's Treats not only reduced expenses and increased its bottom line but also established a long-lasting relationship built on trust and communication. The partnership highlights the importance of establishing strong relationships with vendors and creating a win-win situation for both parties.
Why do clients trust F.C. Dadson?
We’ve been a customer for years, and I've never been disappointed. The products are high-quality and always meet my expectations. I appreciate that F.C. Dadson consistently provides excellent customer service and always makes the buildout process easy and efficient.
Jackie Smith, Sr. Director of New Store Development
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