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Transforming Store Performance: The Impact of Steritech Coaching Assessments

The Challenge: Inconsistent Store Performance and Repeat Failure

Every leader knows that operational consistency is critical to maintaining brand reputation, customer satisfaction, and profitability. But the reality? Stores often struggle with repeat failures, leading to operational inefficiencies, compliance risks, and lost revenue.

Before implementing Steritech’s coaching assessments, many locations faced persistent issues in execution and compliance. One chain reported 59 repeat fails in its initial assessment. Even with corrective actions, these failures continued, pointing to deeper operational challenges rather than one-time mistakes.

For executives, this is more than a frontline problem, it’s a systemic issue that impacts the entire organization. Repeat failures mean wasted resources, inconsistent customer experiences, and potential financial penalties. Addressing these problems at scale requires more than a checklist, it demands a structured, proactive approach to coaching and performance improvement.

Bar chart: 98% reduction in "Repeat Falls Per Round" after Steritech coaching, from 59 to 1.
*Data presented is gathered by Steritech through its OnBrand360®

The Coaching Process: A Data-Driven Approach That Works

Steritech’s coaching assessments don’t just point out what’s wrong, they equip teams with the tools and knowledge to fix it. This isn’t about one-time training sessions or compliance audits. Instead, a hands-on, results-driven coaching approach fosters lasting improvement.

Here’s how it works:

  • Initial Performance Evaluation – A deep dive into operations to identify patterns of failure and areas needing improvement.
  • Targeted Coaching Visits – Hands-on coaching sessions tailored to each store’s specific challenges.
  • Actionable Insights – Practical, store-specific recommendations that employees can implement immediately.
  • Follow-up Evaluations – Continuous assessments to measure improvement and reinforce best practices.

Unlike traditional inspections, this approach focuses on long-term behavioral change rather than just identifying compliance gaps. The key is working alongside store teams to build sustainable solutions instead of just pointing out problems.

One of the biggest reasons for repeat failures is that employees don’t always understand how to fix the issue or don’t have clear guidance on maintaining improvements. That’s where Steritech’s coaching stands out, as it creates a clear path to success for each location and ensures improvements don’t fade after an inspection.

The Results: Measurable Improvements That Matter

Coaching works, and the data proves it.

  • Repeat failures dropped by 98%, from 59 to just 1 over multiple assessment rounds.
  • Highest-performing stores increased by nearly 10 percentage points, meaning more locations were consistently operating at top-tier standards.
  • Lowest-performing stores decreased from 9.5% to 3.3%, reducing brand risk and operational inconsistencies.

One chain saw a 69% improvement in repeat fails after just one coaching assessment cycle. That means fewer operational red flags, better team performance, and a stronger bottom line.

What’s important for leadership teams to recognize is that these aren’t just small, incremental improvements, they’re major shifts that directly impact brand reputation, customer loyalty, and long-term profitability.

Chart: Steritech coaching increased "Highest Rated Stores" (49.7% to 71.1%), decreased "Lowest Rated" (9.5% to 3.3%).
*Data presented is gathered by Steritech through its OnBrand360®

The Value for Leadership: Strategic Benefits Beyond Compliance

When looking at solutions to improve store performance, it’s easy to focus on the immediate fixes. But Steritech’s coaching assessments offer something bigger: a scalable, long-term strategy for operational excellence.

Here’s why coaching assessments matter at the leadership level:

  • Stronger Brand Reputation – Consistent, high-performing locations mean a better customer experience and fewer negative reviews.
  • Operational Efficiency Gains – Standardized processes help stores run more smoothly, reducing errors and inefficiencies.
  • Tangible ROI – Fewer compliance issues mean lower risk, fewer fines, and better overall financial performance.
  • Scalability for Multi-Location Brands – The structured coaching model ensures that improvements aren’t limited to a single store, they’re repeatable across an entire chain.

For executives managing hundreds or thousands of locations, the ability to scale performance improvements efficiently is invaluable. Investing in coaching isn’t just about fixing problems, it’s about building a culture of continuous improvement that delivers real business results.

Elevating Performance Through Coaching Assessments

The numbers speak for themselves. Steritech’s coaching assessments dramatically reduce repeat failures, increase top-performing stores, and create lasting improvements. Instead of relying on temporary fixes, this approach ensures that teams have the skills and knowledge to maintain high standards every day.

For organizations looking to reduce risk, improve consistency, and enhance store-level execution, coaching is a proven, scalable solution.

Now is the time to take store performance to the next level.

Discover how Steritech’s coaching assessments can transform your locations. Contact us today.

About Steritech

Since 1986, Steritech has been a trusted assessment and consulting partner that helps multi-location businesses drive operational consistency, mitigate risk, and accelerate growth.

Our 450 Specialists serve nearly 135,000 individual locations across food, retail, hospitality, and consumer services. The derived data and insights allow organizations to benchmark against best practices, improve performance, and deliver consistent, high-caliber brand experiences.

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