Chicago, Illinois
9 Locations
Over 70 Stations

Toronto / Vancouver
37 Locations
Numerous Stations

With the opening of The Fox and Firkin at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto in May 1987, Stanley Adelson and Ian Fisher introduced the Firkin concept to Canada .  It was the idea of a traditional English neighbourhood pub - where people could enjoy good quaff and good food in good company - that captured their imaginations.  The idea captured the imaginations of customers, too.  The Fox and Firkin quickly built a stable of "regulars" and the word spread quickly.  

In 1992, after establishing four company-owned stores in Toronto , Stanley and Ian decided it was time to franchise.  Today, Firkin Pubs are providing fun and fare in Toronto , Aurora , Mississauga , Hamilton , Burlington , Oakville , Cambridge and Vancouver , with three new locations slated to open early in 2001.

Thirteen years after the opening of The Fox and Firkin, The Firkin Group of Pubs has come to appreciate SilverWare POS and the peace of mind it provides.  In total there are now 23 Firkin locations using SilverWare. Recently, Fox and Firkin location manager Susanne MacLeod suggested that comprehensive server functions, detailed management reports, and Forsys' commitment to continuous improvement combine to make SilverWare the best system she has ever used.  In fact, the program has impressed Susanne so much that she ordered SilverWare for her own Firkin location, The FlatIron and Firkin recently opened at Church and Front Streets in downtown Toronto .

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant owner Juan Hurtado believes that "consistency is the cornerstone of quality".  All locations reflect that philosophy with food quality and service that has earned Pepe's a reputation of consistently high standards in a city whose residents know what good Mexican food is.  

Juan appreciates the dependability of SilverWare; the Pick Up feature allows him to track all orders phoned in, food orders can be placed easily and modified quickly, and the reporting functions are comprehensive.  As well, at any time during or after business hours Juan can use a computer and modem anywhere to dial up and "see" all the sales at his restaurants in real-time.  He enthusiastically comments: “With [our] 5 busy restaurants, we've come to appreciate SilverWare's ease of operation, comprehensive reporting, and solid dependability."

Nottawasaga Inn Resort is a conference facility and recreation resort situated 45 minutes north of Toronto near Alliston, Ontario in Canada.  The hotel is comprised of 269 rooms and suites, 2 dining rooms, a cafe, a piano lounge and 12 halls for catered functions and banquets, with the ability to accommodate over 1300 diners simultaneously.    The creation of a 'LeisureDome' in 1994, with a large indoor pool, water slide and fitness facilities has helped attract guests to the resort in winter months, so now the Nottawasaga boasts an impressive rate of occupancy throughout the whole year.Forsys was called in to meet with the owners of the Nottawasaga late in 1995, when the business was in need of a reliable, flexible POS system that could grow as their requirements changed.  

SilverWare demonstrated that it contained all of the features necessary to serve the complicated requirements of this expansive resort, and in early 1996 the Nottawasaga became Forsys Corporation's first client to use SilverWare on a Windows 95 platform. SilverWare was selected over Squirrel and Micros to supply a POS solution for a client requiring stations at multiple locations with different menus, a hotel PMS interface, and extensive client billing and reporting functions.  

SilverWare POS and SilverWare Inventory are the Nottawasaga's software solution for all food service, golf club, pro shop, and banquet billing.  Currently Nottawasaga Inn Resort operates 19 SilverWare POS terminals."It's like driving a Cadillac STS versus a Model T", comments Steve Jones.

Chicago's South Michigan Avenue is home to some of the most renowned architecture in all of America.  The Art Institute of Chicago resides at the heart of this unique group of original buildings, an appropriate setting for one of America's best-known collections of Impressionist Art and possibly the best outdoor cafe in the Chicago Area.

As the person who manages the museum's food and beverage operations, Fred Gizzo says that SilverWare's extensive reporting functions, their ability to charge to house accounts, the ease of use and the moveable floor plan were factors that contributed to the decision to favor SilverWare over competitors.

A bold design, blending a comfortable feel (pool tables, a long friendly bar, sidewalk patio) and sophisticated high-tech designs has made Myth a hot spot in Toronto's greektown district for years.  A SilverWare user since it opened its doors in 1995, Peter Tsebelis has also implemented SilverWare at his second location, the upscale nightclub Bauhaus in downtown Toronto, and has ordered the product for a third new restaurant opening in early 2002.

Toronto, CA
Multiple Stations

Right at the water's edge in Toronto's famous Harbourfront area, Spinnakers has been serving contemporary fresh fish and seafood since 1983. The atmosphere is colorful Mediterranean, with bright colors and heaps of sunshine coming in. In the summer there is a big 200-seat patio, but the views over the water are great all year-round.