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Client Case Study #1 - Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.
Client Name: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.
Industry: Sports Restaurant.
Location: Baton Rouge, LA.
Saved $6,000 Annually by Identifying Rate Discrepancies and Hidden Fees.
Challenge:
Walk-On’s operates multiple restaurant locations, each with different merchant processing rates. Their statements were complex, hard to analyze, and changes in fees often went unnoticed. One location was paying more than the others, and new fees were being added without notice.
Our Approach:
We implemented Statement Simpleâ„¢ to review and compare statements from all four corporate locations. Our audit revealed hidden rate discrepancies and unauthorized fee increases. We flagged the issues and guided them through negotiating better terms.
Results:
Identified a $500/month overcharge at one location.
Achieved $6,000+ in annual savings.
Detected and flagged newly added processor fees.
Brought clarity and control to their monthly reporting.
Client Case Study #2 - Hannoush Jewelers.
Client Name: Hannoush Jewelers.
Industry: Retail / Jewelry.
Location: Springfield, MA.
Simplified Multi-Location Audits & Improved Rate Consistency.
Challenge:
With ten retail locations, Hannoush Jewelers faced inconsistencies in processing rates across stores and hidden fees buried in hard-to-read monthly statements. Manually comparing processor data across locations became time-consuming and inefficient.
Our Approach:
Statement Simple conducted a full review of each location’s statements and automated the monthly audit process. Our platform identified rate discrepancies and alerted the client about unnecessary fees. We centralized their payment analysis into one simple monthly system.
Results:
Detected unequal rates between store locations.
Identified hidden additional processing fees.
Saved internal staff significant time and effort.
Provided consistent monthly audits with clear, actionable insights.
Client Case Study #3 - Michaels Jewelers
Client Name: Michaels Jewelers.
Industry: Retail / Jewelry.
Location: Springfield, MA.
Saved $36,000+ Saved in One Year Through Audits & Oversight.
Challenge:
Michaels Jewelers was unknowingly being charged new fees and increased rates by their processor across ten store locations. Like many business owners, they found it difficult and time-consuming to interpret complex monthly merchant statements - leaving them exposed to overcharges.
Our Approach:
Statement Simple began monthly audits of their credit card processing statements, identified hidden fees and unauthorized rate increases, and worked with their team during a provider transition to ensure agreed rates were enforced. We automated the review process, saving both time and revenue.
Results:
Over $3,100/month in savings — over $36,000/year.
Detected unapproved rate increases and hidden fees.
Provided oversight during provider switch to confirm proper rate setup.
Automated monthly review process, reducing internal effort and increasing accuracy.
Client Case Study #4 - Morocco Hotel Group
Client Name: Morocco Hotel Group
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Austin, TX
Saved Over $80,000 Annually by Identifying Hidden Fees
Challenge:
The client managed multiple restaurant locations and was overwhelmed by confusing statements filled with fees they didn’t recognize.
Our Approach:
We conducted a full audit across all locations and discovered inconsistencies and added markups.
Results:
Reduced processing fees by 23%.
Flagged and removed duplicate surcharges.
Centralized statement reporting across all locations.
Client Case Study #5
Client Name: Multi-State Medical Practice.
Industry: Healthcare.
Location: Chicago, IL.
Streamlined Payment Reporting Across 7 Offices
Challenge:
The practice struggled with managing processor contracts and varied fee structures across multiple offices.
Our Approach:
We used Statement Simpleâ„¢ to unify reporting and highlight areas of excess cost, negotiating fairer terms with their existing provider.
Results:
Annual savings of $140,000.
Full transparency with site-by-site breakdown.
Peace of mind for administrators.
Client Case Study #6
Client Name: ATI
Industry: Jewelry/Retail
Location: Providence, RI
Eliminated Commission-Based Processing Upsells.
Challenge:
The client was being solicited weekly with "savings offers" and didn’t know who to trust.
Our Approach:
We blocked solicitation calls, ran neutral audits, and provided a commission-free recommendation tailored only to their needs.
Results:
Protected from misleading offers.
Identified overcharges totaling $9,600/year.
Clear monthly reporting to spot new fees instantly.
Proven Results. Real Impact.
Total client savings
$500K+
improvement within 60 days
92%
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