News: Xpress Ordering acquired by Fretwell-Downing
Xpress Ordering, the Rotherham enterprise specialising in queue-busting touch-screen ordering systems has been acquired by Sheffield catering software developer, Fretwell-Downing Hospitality (FDH).
Xpress Ordering use the latest touch-screen technology and their flagship system, Deli Xpress, offers an interactive customer self ordering interface, through the use of touch, sound, text and rich graphical content. Once an order is made, the system prints a receipt and details are sent to the preparation area via a local wireless network connection. It can also be integrated with a payment method such as a staff payment card or debit card.
From RiDO's Century Business Centre in Manvers, the company has supplied systems to BP, BOC, Tesco and The Compass Group.
FDH's managing director Nick Prime explains: "The deal made complete sense. Xpress Ordering's technology is already proven and there is significant synergy between the two companies – our target markets are very similar and the respective products can be readily integrated to help caterers achieve greater operational efficiencies."
"We see great potential for Xpress Ordering's stable of products across the whole of the hospitality industry as it looks for solutions that can save time and cost, while enhancing the customer experience.
"We are also looking at new developments, including the potential of making nutritional analysis data available as orders are placed, or adapting the technology for use as an iPhone app."
The Century Business Centre business was acquired from Kevin Briggs and the Viking Fund for an undisclosed sum.
FDH was advised by Hardy Transaction Management Ltd, the Sheffield-based corporate finance firm. Legal advice was provided by Ironmonger Curtis LLP.
Xpress Ordering use the latest touch-screen technology and their flagship system, Deli Xpress, offers an interactive customer self ordering interface, through the use of touch, sound, text and rich graphical content. Once an order is made, the system prints a receipt and details are sent to the preparation area via a local wireless network connection. It can also be integrated with a payment method such as a staff payment card or debit card.
From RiDO's Century Business Centre in Manvers, the company has supplied systems to BP, BOC, Tesco and The Compass Group.
FDH's managing director Nick Prime explains: "The deal made complete sense. Xpress Ordering's technology is already proven and there is significant synergy between the two companies – our target markets are very similar and the respective products can be readily integrated to help caterers achieve greater operational efficiencies."
"We see great potential for Xpress Ordering's stable of products across the whole of the hospitality industry as it looks for solutions that can save time and cost, while enhancing the customer experience.
"We are also looking at new developments, including the potential of making nutritional analysis data available as orders are placed, or adapting the technology for use as an iPhone app."
The Century Business Centre business was acquired from Kevin Briggs and the Viking Fund for an undisclosed sum.
FDH was advised by Hardy Transaction Management Ltd, the Sheffield-based corporate finance firm. Legal advice was provided by Ironmonger Curtis LLP.
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RotherhamImages: xpress-ordering.com
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