Sbarro, Inc. Selects Radiant Systems` Aloha QuickService and Enterprise Reporting Solutions
Aloha QuickService Point-of-Sale and Enterprise Reporting Enables World`s Largest Mall-Based Restaurant Chain to Centralize Management Functions with a Single-Solution Provider
ATLANTA (Aug. 31, 2005) —Radiant Systems, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: RADS - News) hospitality division announced today that Sbarro, Inc. has selected the Aloha suite of award-winning products including QuickService point-of-sale (POS), Enterprise, eCard and Inventory running on Radiant P1210 terminals. The solution will be deployed to more than 500 corporate sites by the end of the year.
Sbarro is currently the largest shopping mall-based Italian cafeteria restaurant chain in the world operating and franchising nearly 1,000 units in 35 countries.
"The Enterprise reporting solution equips our management team with the flexibility to conduct restaurant management functions from anywhere in the world using a simple Internet connection," said Anthony Missano, president of Business Development for Sbarro. "For over 50 years, we have been committed to providing authentic Italian fare for our customers. Radiant`s end-to-end solution enhances our customers` overall experience by decreasing the service times allowing management more time and information in maintaining the quality that is synonymous with the Sbarro brand."
"Helping Sbarro manage its operations and reduce the amount of time it takes guests to order and enjoy their food is a responsibility we take very seriously," said Andy Heyman, president of the Radiant Hospitality Division. "Sbarro`s commitment to speed of service enables them to generate a return on investment in Aloha products and links directly to more loyal customers in the future. At the same time, the Aloha solution will enable Sbarro to quickly and cost-effectively improve operating margins by putting our food cost module and other tools in the hands of the restaurant manager."
Aloha Enterprise produces in-depth operational information including timely business alerts, customizable consolidated reporting and advanced sales analysis in real-time. Aloha QuickService POS reduces associate training time, improves order accuracy and provides comprehensive management of key processes from a central location. Designed for harsh retail environments, the Radiant P1210 terminals selected by Sbarro offer investment protection and flexibility through an open architecture and a 12-inch intuitive touch-screen.
Company Information
Founded in 1985, Radiant Systems, Inc. provides innovative store technology for the hospitality, petroleum and convenience store, and entertainment industries. Radiant`s point-of-sale, self-service kiosk, and back-office technology enables operators to drive top-line growth and improve bottom-line performance. Headquartered in Atlanta, Radiant (www.radiantsystems.com) has deployed its solutions in more than 50,000 sites worldwide.
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