Jan. 30,
2008 08:00 AM EST
New Internet-based
TimeClock Software Helps Restaurants Save Labor Dollars
RTI
develops a new application designed to prevent unauthorized in/out punches and
cut unnecessary labor costs in quick-service restaurants.
ATLANTA
— Restaurant Technology, Inc. (RTI), has announced the release of its new
TimeClock software application, an add-on to RTIconnect™, RTI’s Internet-based
restaurant back office system for labor, food, and cash controls.
Designed to help quick-service restaurants control labor costs, TimeClock allows employees to clock in/out on a back office computer after entering a PIN. Because the new application interfaces with RTIconnect’s Labor module, it enables store managers to skip the laborious tasks of maintaining employees on a separate POS system. Also, its integration with RTIconnect gives it broad powers beyond that of an independent time clock device or POS [punch in/out feature]:
· Schedule enforcement is
an optional setting, which prevents employees from clocking in early or
clocking out late, compared to their
scheduled time, without manager approval.
· The TimeClock screen
identifies employees who are approaching or have reached 40 hours worked in the
week. With just a glance at a screen, managers can now effectively manage their
over-40-hours labor. An “Approaching 40
Hours” report can also be printed from RTIconnect.
· Time punches are
uploaded automatically to RTIconnect’s centralized back office database. Data
is transferred both ways, from the local TimeClock cache to RTIconnect and
vice-versa.
· Employees can request
changes to their availability and can request days off. These requests update
the employee file in RTIconnect, which is used in creating schedules. This
feature eliminates verbal requests or handwritten notes to managers, and save
managers time when making schedules.
· Managers can enter
messages that employees will see when they clock in. Messages can go to all
employees or to specific employees.
· While TimeClock is
Web-based, it can also operate independently if the restaurant’s Internet
connection is down, ensuring that the time clock is always available.
“RTI
developed TimeClock at the request of a large Arby’s
franchisee who wanted an
integrated solution to labor controls, punch processing, and scheduling,” said
Greg Waddell, Vice
President of Sales & Marketing for RTI. “While TimeClock represents a new
endeavor for RTI, it is really an extension of our existing labor controls.
What restaurants will see is a simple interface with
the power to save their company additional labor dollars each year.”
TimeClock
is available to RTIconnect back office users. It requires no time clock device,
and runs on a PC in the restaurant. The monthly cost is only $25 per store.
About Restaurant
Technology, Inc. (RTI)
RTI (www.internetRTI.com) is
a leading developer of technology solutions for the restaurant industry, and a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Today more than 9,000 restaurants, including
many of today’s best known brands, rely on a broad suite of RTI hospitality
solutions. Application of RTI solutions enables restaurant operators to
maximize efficiencies in their restaurant operations, reduce operating costs,
and improve service to guests, which ultimately yields more profitable
restaurants. Incorporated in 1985, the company is headquartered in
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Contacts:
Greg
Waddell
Vice
President – Sales & Marketing
Restaurant
Technology, Inc. (RTI)
ph:
770-590-4300
fax:
770-590-4313