ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2003--NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) and Aloha Technologies announced today that The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. has selected NCR and Aloha for a point-of-sale (POS) solution being rolled out to 42 of its 144 restaurants.
Johnny Rockets(R), known for its fun, all-American diner-style atmosphere, is installing Aloha's TableService software with NCR RealPOS(TM) 62 workstations. The rollout is underway and is scheduled for completion in mid-2004.
"As we evaluated options for replacing our existing POS system, we looked for experienced providers with solid solutions to meet the demands of our restaurants and help us deliver even better service to our guests," said Johnny Rockets Senior Vice President of Marketing Mimi Schiffer. "NCR and Aloha have provided us with a solution that aligns directly with our corporate philosophy of providing customers a simple, no-hassle experience allowing them to escape their daily routine."
The NCR RealPOS 62 is a touchscreen POS workstation that provides an optimum combination of performance, reliability and affordability. Featuring advanced technology and flexible configuration options to help improve efficiency and customer service, the NCR RealPOS 62 is retail-hardened to withstand the bumps and spills of harsh environments, meaning less downtime while providing years of dependable operation.
Aloha TableService is a comprehensive solution that offers advanced POS functionality, intuitive Windows(TM)-based touch screens, open architecture, built-in redundancy, extensive front-of-house reporting, simple check or item splitting and combining functionality, job-code-specific menu assignment and much more to meet the needs of foodservice operators.
About Johnny Rockets
For more than 17 years, Johnny Rockets has offered the food, fun and friendliness reminiscent of feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant offers its guests simple, great-tasting food from a menu of All-American nostalgic favorites, including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts and freshly baked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an All-American diner look and feel, servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle, tabletop jukeboxes that belt out tunes for a nickel and authentic decor.
Johnny Rockets receives many accolades from its guests, including a top 10 ranking for "Best Hamburger" on Los Angeles Citysearch, "Best Fries" in Atlanta and a top 10 ranking for "Best Family Friendly Restaurant" on San Francisco's Digital City. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., Johnny Rockets boasts 144 corporate and franchise-owned restaurants in 28 states and eight countries. To learn more about Johnny Rockets, please visit www.johnnyrockets.com.
About Aloha
Aloha Technologies is a privately held software and information solutions company that provides a comprehensive suite of POS and property management system solutions to the foodservice and lodging industries. The Aloha family of software and services includes Aloha TableService, Aloha QuickService, Aloha Enterprise.com, Aloha eCard, Aloha HotelManager and more. For additional information, visit www.alohapos.com.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. NCR's ATMs, retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services provide Relationship Technology(TM) solutions that maximize the value of customer interactions. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 29,500 people worldwide.
NCR, NCR EasyPoint, NCR FastLane, NCR RealPOS, NCR RealPrice, NCR RealScan, NCR RealSolutions and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
CONTACT: NCR Corporation
Joy S. Griffin, 770-623-7089
joy.griffin@ncr.com
or
Aloha Technologies
Amanda Foster, 817-252-9499 ext. 3317
amanda.foster@alohapos.com
or
Johnny Rockets News Bureau
Heather Wilkins, 866-426-2873 (toll free)
johnnyrockets@carryonpr.com
SOURCE: NCR Corporation