MICROS Ships Over 5000 PC-Workstations to SUBWAY(R) Restaurants Worldwide
COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 17 / MICROS Systems, Inc.
SUBWAY® is currently installing the MICROS Eclipse PC-Workstation, an easy-to-use touchscreen personal computer designed for point-of-sale use. The Eclipse Workstation supports Microsoft's® most popular operating systems, utilizes industry standard connectivity and offers an incredible amount of flexibility to connect most any peripheral device. Prior to the release of Eclipse, SUBWAY® installed the MICROS Model 64 PC Workstation and the Ultra PC Workstation.
"MICROS provides an excellent POS solution for thousands of SUBWAY® franchisee operations around the world," stated Catherine Cassano, POS Project Manager for Doctor's Associates, Inc., franchisor of SUBWAY® Restaurants. "Running our proprietary software package, Sub Shop 2000, and other applications on the MICROS workstations has been very successful. Our managers appreciate the speed and ease of use these MICROS products offer, simplifying daily operations and efficiency. At the corporate level, we value the MICROS open architecture that enables us to utilize a variety of applications to further the growth and success of our operations."
Alan Hayman, Executive Vice President, Major Account Restaurant Sales & Strategies for MICROS, expressed pride in the successful long-term relationship that MICROS has built with SUBWAY® Restaurants. "Our goal as a hospitality solutions provider is to meet and exceed the information technology needs of our customers," Hayman said. "By listening to SUBWAY®'s needs and responding with world-class products and service, we have earned their trust and look forward to expanding our relationship with SUBWAY® for years to come."
About SUBWAY®
SUBWAY® Restaurants is the largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 15,300 locations in 75 countries (as of August 2001). It is also the second largest fast-food chain in the world. Headquartered in Milford, Conn., SUBWAY was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. That partnership marked the beginning of a remarkable journey – professionally and personally – one that made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. SUBWAY® was named the number one franchise opportunity in all categories by Entrepreneur magazine in its Annual Franchise 500 ranking in January 2001. Additionally, SUBWAY® received a gold award in Restaurants & Institutions Choice in Chains for value, service and convenience. In May, SUBWAY® won the 2001 MenuMasters Award for Best Menu/Line Extension from Nation's Restaurant News for its SUBWAY Selects gourmet sandwiches. For more information about SUBWAY® see its Web site at .
About MICROS Systems, Inc.
MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality industry worldwide. Over 120,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, and leisure and entertainment operations in more than 130 countries. MICROS provides property management systems and central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 10,000 hotels worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.
For more information on MICROS and its advanced information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, please contact Louise Casamento, Director of Marketing at 443-285-8144 or 800-638-0985. You can also visit the MICROS website at www.micros.com or send an email to [email protected].
The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Doctor's Associates Inc., its employees, representatives, affiliates, agents, development agents and licensees, bear no responsibility for the content of this advertisement or any goods or services we may provide you. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.
Louise J. Casamento
Director Of Marketing
