How a Multi-Location Restaurant Chain Reduced Healthcare Spend by 28%

Persona:

Employer / Benefits Buyer

Industry:

Hospitality

Employees:

~380 across 22 locations

“We saved 28% in year one with HealCo — and our employees now get $0 visits with no surprise bills. It’s the first time I’ve felt in control of healthcare costs.”

~ COO, Multi-Location Restaurant Chain

Challenge

Healthcare costs were rising 18–22% annually, driven by ER utilization, opaque pricing, and low engagement with preventive care. Employees delayed care due to deductibles, increasing downstream costs.

Healco’s Approach

HealCo layered on top of the existing plan to introduce:

• Direct primary care for all employees

• Fixed-price specialty bundles

• AI-powered navigation to steer care before claims hit