Otter's Revenue Recapture Tool Boosts Revenue and Operational Confidence at Mr. Pickles

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop, a beloved West Coast chain known for its fresh ingredients, friendly service, and community-focused ethos, recently partnered with Otter to solve a challenge facing many restaurant operators: What's the true value of disputes management and analytics tools? Is the effort worth the payoff? As Mr. Pickles discovered, the impact goes far beyond monthly payouts.

For years, Mr. Pickles and its franchisees knew delivery platform errors and chargebacks were eating into profits but lacked the tools, time, or resources to recover the funds. The result? Thousands of dollars slipping through the cracks annually—not ideal for small franchisees where every dollar counts. That's when Otter stepped in with its Revenue Recapture and Advanced Analytics solutions, proving that even modest recoveries can deliver outsized impact, especially when delivered by a partner that manages the process entirely.

Seeing Value Beyond Dollars

Otter's partnership with Mr. Pickles began with a pilot program at corporate locations. By automating error detection and dispute requests, Otter's Revenue Recapture tool recovered funds previously lost to third-party delivery chargebacks. But the impact went beyond dollars—Otter also provided powerful analytics that offered franchisees deeper insight into their delivery operations, such as the common types of errors found in their orders.

With clear, actionable data in hand, Otter was able to demonstrate to Mr. Pickles' leadership team that delivery efficiency is about more than refunds. It's about enhancing visibility, identifying inefficiencies, and building a healthier delivery channel for the future, without operational effort or resources required from store teams.

"Before Otter, we wondered if tools like Revenue Recapture were worth the time for smaller franchisees," said Chris Schefler, Chief Operating Officer at Mr. Pickles. "But Otter has shown us that it's not just about putting money back in your pocket. The data these tools provide help us make better decisions about delivery and improve overall performance."

A Game-Changer for Small Franchise Groups

For smaller franchise groups, Otter's tools bring clarity to the confusing and fragmented reporting across delivery apps. By automating error resolution and providing unified analytics, Otter saved time and money for Mr. Pickles franchisees while delivering long-term value in the form of actionable insights.

"Most of our operators are running small, tight-knit teams with no bandwidth to spare," Schefler added. "Otter can help them take a proactive approach to their delivery business. Instead of reacting to issues as they arise, our franchisees now have clear, real-time visibility into delivery operations, preventing small problems from turning into big ones."

These benefits were quickly realized with the help of Otter's dedicated support and account teams. "They were very responsive to all our needs and requests, making the onboarding and day-to-day use of their solutions quick and easy," said Schefler.

Results Speak Louder Than Doubt

Since implementing Otter's solutions, Mr. Pickles franchisees and corporate teams alike have seen improved visibility into delivery performance at every level, allowing for better collaboration and smarter decision-making.

"We've proven that delivery efficiency isn't just about getting refunds—it's about creating a stronger, more profitable delivery channel for the long term," Schefler concluded. "Otter has empowered our franchisees to grow their businesses with confidence, and that's a win for everyone."

About Otter

Innovative restaurants choose Otter to bring order (and orders) to their business. We offer tools for managing multi-channel orders, integrations, financials, uptime, reporting, analytics and more, helping restaurants increase results, improve efficiency and eliminate chaos. Otter partners with hundreds of leading restaurant apps, tools and services bridging the physical and digital infrastructure for food to partners including DoorDash, UberEats, Google, Grubhub and more! Restaurants & restaurant groups like Denny's, Steak Escape, Qdoba, Flynn & more are Serving smarter™ with Otter.

SOURCE Otter