Leading restaurant and retail food company chooses JDA for world-class WFM solution and innovative mobility applications


Scottsdale, Ariz. - April 8, 2013 - JDA®Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company®, announced today that Bob Evans Farms, LLC will deploy a JDA Workforce Management (WFM) solution (formerly RedPrairie WFM) in approximately 565 Bob Evans restaurants. Bob Evans selected JDA to help improve forecasting and scheduling of labor, drive proper placement of staff throughout the course of the day and provide exceptional service to every customer.

"We are very excited to kick-off the next generation of labor management solutions at Bob Evans," said Harvey Brownlee, chief restaurant operations officer, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. "The journey started in May 2011 with a cross functional team tasked with identifying a solution that could deliver a balanced approach to managing labor. Our goals were to drive strong guest satisfaction, improve ease of operation, and improve the team member experience while delivering shareholder value. After a thorough evaluation of seven potential partners, RedPrairie (now JDA) was selected as our partner of choice."

JDA's WFM implementation at Bob Evans will start with a pilot stage in Q2 2013, followed by initial deployment in Q3 2013. Solution capabilities will include optimized scheduling, time and attendance, employee self-service, performance management and mobile applications including JDA Mobile Shift Connect, JDA Mobile Employee Connect and JDA Mobile Manager Connect.

"Bob Evans prides itself on delivering excellent hospitality to its customers," said Scott Welty, global vice president, retail industry strategy, JDA Software. "By providing this industry leader with a comprehensive WFM solution with mobile capabilities, JDA will enable Bob Evans to have a more productive, mobile workforce that elevates the customer experience, while also reducing overall labor costs."

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About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. owns and operates full- service restaurants under the Bob Evans Restaurants brand name. At the end of the third fiscal quarter (January 25, 2013), Bob Evans Restaurants owned and operated 565 family restaurants in 19 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Bob Evans Farms, Inc., through its BEF Foods segment, is also a leading producer and distributor of refrigerated side dishes, pork sausage and a variety of complementary convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names. Note that effective on February 16, 2013, Mimi's Café is no longer owned by Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevans.com.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA® Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company®, offers the broadest portfolio of supply chain, retail merchandising, store operations and all-channel commerce solutions to help companies manage the flow of goods from raw materials to finished products and into the hands of consumers. JDA's deep industry expertise and innovative cloud platform help companies optimize inventory, labor and customer service levels.  As a result, JDA solutions have become the standard for the world's leading retailers, manufacturers and distributors. To learn more, visit jda.com or email info@jda.com.

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