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Abuelo's Raises the Bar with Technology from Radiant Systems; Acclaimed Restaurant Operator Invests to Improve Customer Service and Employee Satisfaction.


ATLANTA -- Building on a successful track record of delivering innovative, easy-to-use technology to the hospitality and retail industries, Radiant radiant: see meteor shower.  Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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) and Texas Cash Register, a Radiant Elite channel partner, announce the deployment of Aloha TableService Point-of-Sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET.

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) and Radiant hardware in Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy. Abuelo's, a brand of Food Concepts International, LP, will use the end-to-end restaurant solution to further its tradition of superior customer service and commitment to employee satisfaction.

Rated the Best Mexican Food Restaurant in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  by a leading consumer magazine, Abuelo's has implemented the Aloha TableService Point-of-Sale (POS), Aloha Enterprise reporting With the dramatic expansion of information technology, and the desire for increased competitiveness in corporations, there has been an increase in the use of computing power to produce unified reports which join different views of the enterprise in one place.  and the Aloha eCard gift card application in its 36 current locations and plans to continue using Aloha for all future stores. The Radiant P1510 POS terminal will also be rolled out in all new locations and as an upgrade to aging equipment in existing sites.

Abuelo's selected Radiant's technology in part to support future expansion--both in number of restaurant locations and in technology features needed to address new customer demands and competitive pressures. "Radiant Systems, through its partnership with Texas Cash Register, is pleased to offer Abuelo's the level of service and reliability required to effectively operate a growing, upscale-casual restaurant business. The Radiant solution will benefit Abuelo's by improving their ability to deliver a very positive and consistent guest experience at every restaurant even as they continue to expand the number of locations," said Paul Langenbahn, vice president of channel sales and operations for the Radiant Hospitality Division.

In addition to a comprehensive technology solution, Abuelo's sought a technology provider that could drive an efficient implementation and ensure a trouble-free ramp-up to a new system. The company found these capabilities and more with Radiant channel partner, Texas Cash Register. "Texas Cash Register's depth of knowledge, breadth of services and ability to respond to our needs quickly made for a smooth rollout and transition to the Aloha system," said Greg Baker, director of information technology for Food Concepts International, LP.

Aloha TableService Point-of-Sale (POS) - Quick and Efficient

With Aloha TableService, it's easier than ever to enter orders, manage guest checks, run promotions and process payments. Whether printing individual, combined or split checks, modifying orders or transferring tables, Aloha TableService makes it quick and efficient. And with extensive front-of-house reporting, managers can spend more time with customers while still keeping up with restaurant and server performance. The solution's modular, upgradeable design allows it to grow with Abuelo's business, accommodating their future needs while helping maximize the life and value of their investment.

Aloha Enterprise Reporting and Systems Management - "Anytime-Anywhere"

With Aloha Enterprise.com, Abuelo's has a simple yet comprehensive approach to enterprise reporting and systems management. Through custom reports, business alerts, and multi-store consolidated reports, Aloha Enterprise.com delivers the relevant, timely information required to react quickly to any change in performance or operations. "Anytime-Anywhere" access to Aloha Enterprise.com via the Internet allows Abuelo's to view restaurant performance and take action remotely without the need to be on site.

Aloha eCard - Increase Store Traffic

Aloha eCard, a Web-based ASP gift card application, reduces the time and manpower needed to manage the gift card process, while boosting sales and increasing store traffic. Aloha eCard is fully integrated with gift card sales and redemption, so that all transactions are performed through the standard POS interface. The system also is integrated with guest receipts and provides a full complement of back-of-house and front-of-house reports. Card denominations are predetermined pre·de·ter·mine  
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 or flexible. Cards are activated at time of purchase and their value decreases as they are used.

Radiant P1510 Hardware Terminals - "Non-Stop Sales Reliability"

Hardware terminals used in the fast-casual environment must withstand high transaction volume, continuous operation and contaminants such as food, grease grease, mixture of lubricant and thickener. It is used to reduce friction between surfaces from which oils would leak away or cause damage by dripping, or where lubrication must be assured for extended periods. Many greases are mixtures of mineral oil and soap.  and dirt. Radiant has equipped Abuelo's with P1510 POS hardware terminals and a commitment to "Non-Stop Sales Reliability" in the harshest foodservice environments.

About Radiant Systems, Inc.

Radiant Systems, Inc. (www.radiantsystems.com) is a leader in providing innovative technology to the hospitality and retail industries. Offering unmatched reliability and ease of use, Radiant's hardware and software products have been deployed in over 60,000 sites across more than 100 countries. Radiant has approximately 900 employees worldwide, 325 certified See certification.  sales and service partners and over 1800 field service representatives. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Atlanta with regional offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  as well as in Europe, Asia and Australia.

About Food Concepts International LP/Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo's has continually been on the leading edge of menu creativity, combining consistency in food quality, colorful plate presentations, superior service and an impressive Mexican courtyard-themed atmosphere. Abuelo's restaurants, which were recently listed in Restaurants & Institutions' "Top 400 Sales Growth Leaders" annual ranking are owned and operated by Food Concepts International, LP. of Lubbock, Texas “Lubbock” redirects here. For other uses, see Lubbock (disambiguation).
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. Abuelo's was also ranked as one of the top chain restaurants in America, the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and highlighted as one of seven restaurant chains The following is a list of restaurant chains.

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  • Burger King
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  • Domino's Pizza
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 offering the best combination of price and quality in a recent survey by a leading national consumer magazine.

Abuelo's currently has locations in Texas in Abilene, Amarillo, Arlington, Austin, College Station, Hurst, Lewisville, Lubbock, Midland, East Plano and West Plano; in Bricktown Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm , North Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; in Chandler Chandler, city (1990 pop. 90,533), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., in the Salt River valley; inc. 1920. It is both a residential community and a center for research and technology. Tourism is also important, and the San Marcos Golf Resort is in Chandler. , Peoria and Scottsdale, Ariz.; in Rogers, Ark.; in Wichita, Kan.; in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Beavercreek and Warrensville Heights, Ohio Warrensville Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 15,109 at the 2000 census. Geography
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; in Bartlett and Knoxville, Tenn.; in Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , Mo.; in Traders Point/Indianapolis, Carmel, Evansville and Merrillville, Ind.; in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; in Crestview Hills and Lexington, Ky.; in Sterling Heights Sterling Heights, city (1990 pop. 117,810), Macomb co., SE Mich., on the Clinton River; platted 1835 as Jefferson Township, renamed 1838, inc. 1968. Largely rural until the mid-20th cent., the city grew as a suburb of Detroit, 19 mi (31 km) to the northeast. , Mich. and in Madison, Wisc. Two additional restaurants are currently under construction in Roanoke, Va. and Lakeland, Fla. More information is available at www.abuelos.com.

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 financial results and plans for future business development activities, and are thus prospective. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the Company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations; including the ability to integrate the operations of acquired businesses; (iii) the Company's growth strategy and operating strategy; (iv) the Company's new or future product offerings, and (v) the declaration and payment of dividends. The words "may," "would," "could," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plans," and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Among the key risks, assumptions and factors that may affect operating results, performance and financial condition are the Company's reliance on a small number of customers for a larger portion of its revenues, fluctuations in its quarterly results, ability to continue and manage its growth, liquidity and other capital resources issues, competition and the other factors discussed in detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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