Gelato Star (Surat, Rajkot)

About Gelato Star (Surat, Rajkot)

Gelato Star (Surat, Rajkot) operates two gelato parlours with central manufacturing kitchen producing artisanal flavours. Known for quality Italian-style gelato but struggling with batch planning, flavour consistency, and location-wise profitability.

Challenges faced before RanceLab:

• Manufacturing batch sizes based on gut feel—frequent overproduction or shortages
• Recipe drift between locations—same flavour tasting different at each parlour
• No location-wise profitability visibility—unclear which outlet was underperforming
• Equipment maintenance reactive—freezer breakdowns during peak season costing sales

Solution implemented by RanceLab:

• Manufacturing batch planning based on sales velocity and shelf life by flavour
• Centralized recipe management with mandatory compliance at both locations
• Location-wise performance dashboards with flavour-level profitability tracking
• Preventive maintenance scheduling for all freezers and production equipment

Measurable outcomes achieved:

• Manufacturing efficiency improved—batch planning reduced overproduction waste by 38%
• Recipe consistency achieved—mystery shopper testing showed identical taste across locations
• Mysore location identified as underperforming with 8 unprofitable flavours—selective discontinuation improved location margin
• Equipment downtime reduced by 72%—preventive maintenance avoided peak-season failures
• Combined location profitability improved ₹5.8L annually

Testimonial from Founder:

"Two locations now operate with one recipe book and one standard. Manufacturing waste down, taste consistency up, profitability finally predictable."