Press Release

NCR Named an Approved POS Technology Supplier for Wendy's Franchisees

December 8, 2009 at 10:01 AM EST
Agreement Includes NCR's Innovative POS Workstation Technology Designed for Today's High-Speed Quick-Service Restaurant Environment
DULUTH, Ga., Dec 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) has approved NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) as a supplier of point-of-sale (POS) technology for the Wendy's(R) restaurant system franchisees.

More than 6,600 Wendy's restaurants are in operation in the United States and in 21 other countries and territories. The agreement with NCR gives franchise operators the opportunity to order and deploy the NCR RealPOS(TM) 70XRT, NCR's most powerful integrated touch POS workstation that combines business-optimized technologies, innovative retail design and industry-leading serviceability.

"Out-of-box quality, performance and serviceability are key criteria for the equipment and technology used in restaurant operations," said Wendy's/Arby's Chief Information Officer Don Zimmerman. "NCR solutions bring these attributes to the table, reflecting the company's emphasis on technology excellence and continuous improvement."

Ready for front-counter or drive-thru service, the NCR RealPOS 70XRT reduces energy costs up to 50 percent over previous-generation systems, thanks to energy efficient Intel processors and a high-efficiency power supply. The workstation includes a reliable and bright touchscreen interface with full-tilt capability to enhance cashier ease of use. An integrated biometric fingerprint reader is available for secure and fast cashier login, manager overrides and other POS applications.

The agreement with Wendy's/Arby's also includes a kitchen display system as well as NCR receipt printers, customer displays, cash drawers and other peripherals.

"Wendy's is among the most successful restaurant brands in the world, recognized for their emphasis on quality and customer service," said NCR Industry Marketing Director John Saccomanno. "As an approved supplier, we look forward to helping Wendy's restaurants further enhance their customer experience while minimizing total cost of ownership with advanced NCR RealPOS technology."

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE: NCR Corporation

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