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Squirrel Systems Serves Up Technology Solution for The Keg Keg Restaurants Ltd. rolls out Squirrel Restaurant Management System to corporate and franchise locations.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . .Vancouver, BC – July 19, 2004 - Squirrel Systems today announced a significant extension to its partnership with Keg Restaurants Ltd. with the implementation of Squirrel's next generation restaurant management system in its corporate stores across North America. Additionally, Squirrel Systems has been named a preferred vendor for The Keg's franchise stores.
The Keg, a highly successful casual dining steakhouse and bar, opened with one store in 1971. Expanded to over 80 corporately-owned and franchise locations across Canada and the United States, The Keg has been a Squirrel customer since 1988. The Keg has recently broadened its enterprise management and real-time reporting capabilities with the implementation of the Squirrel Restaurant Management System’s latest suite of hardware and software, including Squirrel Version 1.3.
“Squirrel Systems is thrilled to announce this significant sale and the continuation of our strong relationship with The Keg,” said Barry Logan, President of Squirrel Systems. “We are proud of the fact that after so many years The Keg performed its due diligence as a company and Squirrel, the incumbent, was chosen. At Squirrel, we see ourselves as partners, not suppliers, and are devoted to making sure that our customers get the best value by really focusing on ROI.”
The Keg’s rollout of hardware and software to stores across North America includes Squirrel e-BIS Enterprise Information Solution, which manages the transfer of data from disparate sources including aggregation and processing of legacy systems data during the rollout; FOOD-TRAK (by System Concepts) Food & Beverage package automated integration with Squirrel, which streamlines inventory, purchasing and product movement; Squirrel Corporate POS Manager, which enables the management of remote sites from head office locations and simplifies processes including menu changes; as well as printers, network servers and the award-winning Squirrel Flatscreen Restaurant Terminal, designed for food service employees to place orders and authorize credit card purchases. Squirrel worked closely with Keg IT team to tailor, integrate, and deploy the solutions along with any customizations necessary to achieve The Keg rollout vision.
Additionally, The Keg is rolling out Squirrel Version 1.3, which has a feature-set designed to extend the functionality of Squirrel’s award-winning point of sale product.
“One of the most significant features of Squirrel Version 1.3 is the product’s extensibility,” Logan said. “Customization is absolutely critical for dynamic customers like The Keg, and because Squirrel Version 1.3 is built on a real-time foundation, we were able to tailor the product for them with ease. Additionally, this extensibility will allow the product’s functions to change and evolve along with the company’s needs over time.”
Squirrel Version 1.3 enhancements include a one-screen interface for quick service and high volume bars; guest survey capabilities; built-in high availability and redundancy options; real-time management alerts; reservation/waitlists; comprehensive front of house, back of house and database security; take-out & delivery functionality; wireless handheld ordering; and high speed payment processing.
“The Keg is very pleased to have extended its contract with Squirrel Systems,”
said Jim Croteau, Chief Operating Officer, Keg Restaurants Ltd. “Squirrel
had been a valued partner of The Keg in both its Canadian and U.S.-based restaurants
for over 15 years. Their team has worked hard with us this year to structure a custom
solution that will meet our needs and allow us to better manage our business moving
forward.”
Squirrel Systems is a leading total solutions provider of management systems for independent and chain establishments, including restaurants and food and beverage operations in hotels, resorts and clubs. Headquartered in Vancouver, Squirrel Systems and Squirrel Systems Canada are privately held companies. In its 20 years of profitable operation Squirrel has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence by meeting and exceeding the needs of over 10,000 customers with 50,000 installed Squirrel workstations. As the first company to introduce touch-screen ordering into the restaurant market, it has a long track record as an innovator. To learn more about Squirrel, visit www.Squirrelsystems.com.
For more information please contact Sharon Lassman, High Road Communications at (416) 368-8348 ext. 261.
