Operating Expense Savings

Helping hospitality operators secure significant savings through a performance-based program - exclusively for ORHMA members.


Program Overview

The Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA) has partnered with Expense Defence, introducing a value-added benefit program designed to help hospitality operators identify cost savings across key recurring expense categories.

Through this partnership, ORHMA members will gain access to Expense Defence’s specialized audit and savings services, focused on identifying billing errors, overcharges, and pricing inefficiencies - delivering measurable savings while minimizing operational disruption.

What is Expense Defence?

Expense Defence is a Canadian operating expense management firm specializing in identifying billing errors, pricing discrepancies, and cost-reduction opportunities for businesses. Their approach ensures members only pay when measurable savings are realized.

How the Program Works

Expense Defence conducts a detailed analysis of select operating expense categories to identify savings opportunities.

The service is performance-based:

  • No upfront fees
  • Members only pay when verified savings are delivered
  • No requirement to change vendors unless you choose to

Key Benefits to ORHMA Members

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  • Introducing operating expense savings as a member benefit delivers direct financial value to our industry at a time when cost control is more important than ever.
    • Tony Elenis, ORHMA President & CEO

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Expense Defence?

Expense Defence is an operating expense management firm that identifies billing errors, overcharges, and pricing inefficiencies across recurring business

2. Who is eligible?

The program is available to ORHMA members in good standing, subject to program terms and participation criteria.

3. How does pricing work?

The service is performance-based, members only pay a portion of verified savings recovered or negotiated on their behalf.

4. Will this disrupt my operations or vendors?

No. Savings analysis are conducted without disruption and do not require changing vendors unless a member chooses to do so.

5. How do I get started?

For program interest and enrollment, click here. For questions or more information, connect with us at [email protected].