The Popular Chain Will Deploy eRestaurant Services Back Office Software Solution to all 140 of its Restaurants NationwideLOS ALAMITOS, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2004 -- eRestaurants Services, the leading provider of enterprise solutions to the foodservice industry, proudly announces that it has been selected by California Pizza Kitchen (Nasdaq:CPKI), to be its Back Office solution provider. The application will be implemented in more than 140 company restaurants and will be used to manage daily business operations, including managing inventory levels and labor costs. eRestaurant Services Back Office Suite is a powerful web-based application that contains several solution modules aimed at helping restaurant managers operate their business. In particular, the Food Cost Management module and the Labor Cost Management module are key components of the application that will be used to streamline and manage California Pizza Kitchens food and labor costs. The Food Cost Management module tracks physical inventory levels and provides tools to accurately procure, receive, and analyze food purchases and usage. The Work Force Management module provides HR, time keeping, and scheduling functions to ensure optimal labor utilization.We evaluated eRestaurant Services against other products and were very impressed with what their software solutions provide and they have delivered on every level, said California Pizza Kitchen Chief Information Officer Charles Gray. I am confident that we have made the right decision by choosing eRestaurant Services and we are confident that theirs is the best software solution available. The relationship brings together two of the most prominent companies in the restaurant business. eRestaurant Services is well-known throughout the industry for providing the most comprehensive and cost-effective restaurant technology solutions. California Pizza Kitchen is a recognized leader in the premium pizza segment of the food service industry and is passionately committed to the joy of eating by delivering bold flavors and creative variety with quality service. The addition of California Pizza Kitchen strengthens eRestaurant Services position as a leading provider of technology solutions to the restaurant technology industry, said eRestaurant Services Vice President of Sales, David Zepnick. Our enterprise solutions power millions of dollars in ROI to thousands of restaurants around the world.About eRestaurant ServiceseRestaurant Services was established in 1997 and is the leading provider of enterprise solutions to the restaurant industry. The companys solutions are designed to help restaurant chains drive efficiencies by better managing daily restaurant operations and providing visibility and control of the supply chain. eRestaurant Services is currently has an installed base of over 5,000 locations and is used by some of the largest and fastest growing chains in America and Europe, including Wendys International, J.D. Wetherspoon, Baja Fresh, Creative Host, Fatburger and Pasta Pomodoro. All of eRestaurant Services solutions are web-based applications and can be delivered either as a subscription ASP or a traditional software license agreement. For more information, please visit the website at www.eRestaurantServices.com, or call (800) 676-1281. About California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen is the leader in California-style cuisine and is widely known for its innovative menu items. California Pizza Kitchen`s original creations are available at its 146 full-service restaurants, 23 CPK ASAP locations and in the freezer cases of grocery stores. California Pizza Kitchen provides a range of creative California dishes, from the signature California-style, hearth-baked pizzas to creative salads, pastas, soups and sandwiches. Children who dine at California Pizza Kitchen choose from an extensive menu, recently named "The Best Kids Menu in America" by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine.
