Brazilian-based chain enhances operations and provides a standardized path for expansion with global tech company’s industry-leading POS technology

SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2014-- NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that Risotto Mix has installed NCR Colibri and NCR Colibri Back Office software running on NCR point-of-sale (POS) technology to streamline its operations. Risotto Mix stores are located in food courts, where most consumers are looking for fast, high-quality service. The chain relies on NCR solutions to streamline service while achieving system up-time.

Risotto Mix, founded in 2001, is using NCR Colibri for its, usability and reliability. Today, the restaurant chain, which has 38 franchised and 7 self-owned stores based throughout the country, uses NCR Colibri for all cashier functions, as well as for reporting.

Additionally, NCR Colibri Back Office allows the restaurant chain to remotely monitor all financial and administrative functions through a central location. Risotto Mix expects to gain greater control over costs to improve their bottom line. The software also allows for purchase quotation, profit margin simulation, and inventory control.

As part of the agreement, NCR is providing maintenance and support services for the corporate-owned stores as well as their franchised operations.

“As Risotto Mix grows, it is important that we utilize the most advanced and durable consumer transaction solution available today. NCR strengthens us technologically while providing us with national support, no matter where we expand," says Valter Monteiro, IT Manager of Risotto Mix.

Part of Soares Group, Risotto Mix plans to open additional stores in 2014 using NCR solutions that is the standard platform for all new Risotto Mix stores.

“The implementation of NCR solutions helped Risotto Mix to improve its speed of service and enhance the guest experience," added Mauricio Medeiros, NCR Brazil Channels Director. “With NCR’s Hospitality solutions, Risotto Mix is well positioned to expand throughout Brazil and provide its customers with an exceptional dining experience.”

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 485 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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About Risotto Mix

Founded in 2001, Risotto Mix offers the Best brazilian and internacional gastronomy with a mix of options that make the franchise network the faster and complete fast-food of the country. There are more than 90 items on the menu that brings seafood, grills, pasta, parmeggianas, risottos, salads, strogonoffs and kids combined. Currently, Risotto Mix has more than 40 stores in 14 states in the country and it is one fastest growing companies in franchising segment for the last three years.

Source: NCR Corporation

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