SUBWAY Chain to Implement Torex Quick Service Restaurant POS in Over 30,000 Restaurants Worldwide

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Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:59am EST

Agreement Testament to Torex Global Strength
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Torex Retail Holdings Limited (Torex), the leading global provider of
innovative, integrated technology solutions to the extended retail marketplace,
today announced that the SUBWAY restaurant chain, has signed an agreement to
implement the Torex Quick Service Restaurant POS solution globally. This
partnership agreement pays testament to the best-in-class solutions and global
capabilities that Torex can offer to the SUBWAY brand. 

With a large network of franchisee operations, the SUBWAY chain needed one
global POS solution designed for large complex environments; achieving a balance
between the franchisee needs for value and the corporate mission to support
growth. 

Torex Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) POS was selected for its unique ability to
scale across the entire global organisation as well as Torex staff`s deep
knowledge of the needs and challenges facing SUBWAY on an international scale.
The solution is also capable of growing with the business as the SUBWAY
restaurant chain continues its expansion program. Additionally, working with a
proven global solution means that sandwich franchisor minimizes the risk to its
business while controlling costs and enabling speed to market 

The agreement demonstrates the benefits that other world class names are
enjoying by working with Torex solutions, such as increased productivity and
improved customer service. Upon completion of the roll out the SUBWAY chain will
have Torex software installed in over 30,000 of its restaurants in 87 countries.


Commenting on the agreement, Thys Van Hout, SUBWAY Chief Technology Officer,
stated "We understood that this evaluation process was going to result in the
largest global deployment of a commercially available solution in the QSR
market. We spent over 11 months evaluating over 25 vendors, our choice was
unanimous…Torex." 

"We are delighted that Subway chose Torex as its trusted partner. The SUBWAY
name is synonymous with high quality, good value and excellent service and Torex
shares that vision and commitment to providing the highest standards of
service," said Graeme Cooksley, President and COO, Torex." 

Torex (QSR) POS is the fastest growing international POS application for quick
service restaurants. Torex QSR POS is a complete, global point of service
solution designed specifically to meet the needs of the quick service restaurant
industry. With over 75,000 terminal installations in more than 80 countries,
Torex QSR POS is the industry standard POS solution for companies that require
the highest levels of flexibility and reliability. Using Torex QSR POS,
organisations can also benefit from greatly reduced costs and increased
scalability. 

About Torex - www.torex.com

Torex is the leading global provider of innovative, integrated technology
solutions to the extended retail marketplace. 

Torex has 20 years` experience of working in partnership with the world`s most
forward-thinking retail, petroleum and convenience and hospitality brands to
entice, engage and retain their customers. 

Over 7,000 customers worldwide depend on our proven, best-in-class solutions and
knowledgeable industry experts to help them identify, define and deliver a more
personal and qualitative experience for each customer, and to maximise
profitability, increase return on investment and achieve competitive advantage.
Torex customers include McDonald`s, SUBWAY, Tesco and Selfridges. 

About the SUBWAY restaurant chain:

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich
franchise, with more than 30,000 convenient locations in 87 countries.
Headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, and with regional offices in Amsterdam,
Beirut, Brisbane, Miami, and Singapore, the SUBWAY(R) chain was co-founded by
Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. 

For more information about the SUBWAY(R) chain, visit www.subway.com. For more
information on the SUBWAY(R) brand`s sustainability efforts, visit the Eat
Fresh/Live Green page, accessible through the subway.com and subwayfreshbuzz.com
web sites. 

SUBWAY(R) is a registered trademark of Doctor`s Associates Inc. 





Torex
Vickey Wallis
Tel: +44 (0)870 905 1300
Mobile: +44 (0)7967 036490
vickey.wallis@torex.com

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