At one point Starbucks was opening 8 new stores a day worldwide. Coffee was the newest craze and everyone had to have their ice mocha latte or else the day would not go right. All stores pretty much looked the same, having identical fixtures, furniture, and of course coffee. Click Here to See Coffee Shop POS Systems

Franchise POS for Frozen Yogurt

Since franchises are all built under the same blue print template, the Point of Sale Systems and the Surveillance Security Camera Systems were also identical. This allowed corporate to be able to control all aspects of the store including sales and security.

The latest fad following the original Pinkberry seems to be Frozen Yogurt. With new independent shops opening nationwide especially in year around warm locations such as Southern California. Since the 2004 Sintel Systems has been providing POS for the retail, food service, and produce industries. In 2007 we launched our Frozen Yogurt POS package complete with ounce scale.

Yogurt With A Twist | Santa Clarita Self-Service Frozen Yogurt POS System Click for Coupon

Yogurt With A Twist is a perfect example of a Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop with a Point of Sale Systems using a Scale.   Customers create their own Frozen Yogurt and add as many toppings as they desire.   Since the product is sold by the ounce, the customer can control the value of the product.  IT is also the most efficient way for the customer, because they get exactly the portion they believe is correct for them.  Customer are simply not limited by small, medium, large sizes or limited toppings amount per order.

4 Cameras Surveillance System | 7" Retractable Built-In LCD | Installation Kit Included

SURVEILLANCE:  The Surveillance System consists of a 4 Camera Package covering the front and back prep area. It is important to note the role surveillance plays in a Frozen Yogurt Store.  Yogurt With A Twist uses CCTV to protect their most valuable assets: Frozen Yogurt Machines.  Since it is the customer pouring the frozen yogurt, it is important to cover such areas as a deterrent.

Active Cultures Frozen Yogurt is our example of a full service frozen yogurt store.  Here the process is different then the weighted method.  Full Service frozen yogurt requires a traditional menu with pre-designed frozen yogurt products.  Surveillance is more preventive in regards to employee behavior rather then customer.  Since the employee is the person creating the product, it is important to make sure that all products are created in according to the recipe provided.  Extending topping portions can become instant lose in sales due to shrinkage.

Active Cultures Frozen Yogurt | Studio City Full-Service Frozen Yogurt Click to Visit Website

At Active Cultures Frozen Yogurt located close to Universal Studios the Point of Sale Systems is integrated with a Label Maker. Here the customer orders their desired frozen yogurt product and it is punched in the system first.  Once the item is paid for, a label is printed and posted on the frozen yogurt cup.  Labels are printed with customer and order information for the frozen yogurt artist to creates the desired product for the customer off the label.

Franchising Frozen Yogurt Stores

Sintel System can accommodate your POS & Surveillance needs making sure all stores receive proper equipment and security coverage.  Whether opening 5 stores or 500 we are here to grow with you.  Our Enterprise Solutions Team can deliver, install, train, and provide technical support for all stores nationwide and world wide.  In our next blog we will be discussing how Sintel Systems can accommodate the work of 7 Vendors making it easy and more affordable for the franchise.  We offer services such as: POS, Surveillance, Network Solutions, Telephone, Audio, Video, & Alarm.

Call Us Today To Discuss your Franchise needs with a Business Automation Specialist at (888) SINTEL-6 Or Click Here to contact us via email with your request.

You would think a Martial Arts Training Facility would be pretty secure as far as security is concerned. After all, who dares to face 2 dozen boxers, Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu fighters. Although it would take courage to harm during business hours, many would cowardly deface or damage the property after everyone has left.

Surveillance Technology has progressed in the past decade more rapidly then at any other time. This allows for other uses in Surveillance Systems previously not practical. It has become more then just playing cops and robbers. Below you will find 5 great reasons your fitness center or gym would need security cameras.

5 Reasons Why You Need Surveillance for Your Fitness Center?

1. Safety Brings Comfort
When asked, people generally feel safer in a location with security cameras. They are more likely to visit your establishment knowing you take measures in ensuring client safety. This is more visible with women who go to the gym after work and leave when it’s already dark. Covering the outside perimeter including the parking lot is a must and you will see that your customers will appreciate efforts to place security cameras.

2. Protect your Assets
Running a fitness center takes a great deal of time and money. Main expenses include equipment for members to use. Fitness equipment is not cheap and some can be pricier then others. Protecting the equipment can ensure a longer life of your assets.

3. Reduce Maintenance Costs
Cameras are are great preventive tool. Normal wear and tear is expected, but finding damaged equipment can hurt the purse. Visually make sure members are using equipment properly.

4. Reduce Liability & Fraudulent Claims
In an area where hurting your opponent is the key to success, liability can be a roller coaster ride from hell. Camera tell the real story. Avoid fraudulent law suit by keeping your fitness covered. In a business were getting hurt is part of the curriculum, it is important to protect your investment.

5. Keep Customers Happy
Very few people go to the guy empty handed. With the modern technology burst we are all attached to our cellphones and PDAs and taking them to the gym is a must. Almost all of us have also misplaced our lovely devises or left them at one station before leaving to your next set. Using Surveillance you can always look back to find the rightful owner or products lost or misplaced.

Discipline plays a huge roll in Fitness and Martial Arts. When incorporated into a business establishment discipline can make or break the studio. In a place where injury is part of the game, you must protect yourself before something happens.

As a surveillance provider and installer, our goal is to help prevent bad things from happening to our clients. Some customer request our services after the fact. This is after the occurrence of an event which has harmed the establishment to the point where action must be taken.

Prevention is the key!
Surveillance is 90% Prevention. Don’t wait for something to happen before you protect your involvements, assets and most importantly your family.

There are two general types of Recreational Vehicle (RV) parks. One that caters to travelers and the other ones as part of residential communities where RVs are parked or stored while at home.  Stonegate HOA is residential community north of Los Angeles, California in close proximity of Santa Clarita, Valencia, and Newhall.  The RV Park was having issues with the safety of the RVs parked in a fenced area located 0.5 miles from the homes.

The HOA would meet and many ideas were throw around about what to do including putting up really bright lights, installing an alarm system, or install perimeter sensing devices-none really resolving the issue at hand. Due to the HOA Office Building distance from the RV Parking Lot presented a challenge that had to be accounted for as well.

Solution for RV Park | Security Cameras

Security Cameras to deter activity and capture criminal activity.  Cameras were to be installed around the perimeter of the lot capturing the fence line all around, and withing. In order to be able to record 16 cameras simultaneously and transmit digital video of 16 cameras simultaneously, Sintel Systems provided a 16 Channel Hardware Compression DVR capable of real time recording.  That is up to 480 images per second (each camera is capable of producing 30 images per second).

Now that the plan was set for installation of security cameras, how would we watching the RV Park remotely which was 0.5 miles away from the office? It would have been great if broadband internet was available but the cable company was not able to provide service nor was the DSL Company.

Solution for Viewing RV Park Cameras | Internal Wireless Network

Since internet was not possible, an internal wireless network was the only way besides manually moving hard drive from one location to the next. Problems besides distance included 20ft to 30ft trees blocking the line of site needed to create a network. Using 24ft Poles, extensions were added to lift two antennas 35ft in the air to open a line of site between the two locations.  Once installed and configures, up to 100Mbs transmission was enough to broadcast all 16 images online.

In addition, the RV park lies about 40 miles north of Los Angeles where during the summers temperatures can range from freezing at night to over 100 F during summer days.  Digital Video Records produce heat and the direct sunlight does not help-hindering DVR performance.

Solution for DVR Temperature | Outdoor DVR Enclosure

The RV Park was relatively remote without any secure utility room.  A Climate Controlled Surveillance Enclosure was designed and built as a control center. The Climate Controlled Enclosure provided secure storage for the DVR and included off site system monitoring. Sensors continuously send signals back to Sintel Systems central processing center to alert of any changes in DVR performance, temperature, humidity, and many other factors. At the same time, all images were transmitted securely 0.5 miles away for in office viewing. Sintel Systems professionally delivered and successfully implemented a compressive Security Camera and Surveillance System with a H.264 Sintel DVR and 16 high quality security cameras.

Do you have an RV park? Do you park your RV in an RV park? Do you travel and stop by at RV Parks? RVs are the prefect way to get away without laving many of the comforts behind. So, head to the mountains, shoreline, forest, or anywhere where your freedom takes you.  Go RVing and let Sintel System provide the tools to protect your RVs. Call us 888-SINTEL-6

DVR Repair In Glendale, CA, but available nationally. Call us at (888)SINTEL-6 to speak to a CCTV DVR technician. Tell us what you think might be going on with your DVR and we will do the best to direct you in the correct path. Upon initial evaluation, we should be able to tell you the following information unless further evaluation is necessary:

Let us Repair your DVR

1. Is your DVR fixable?
2. Is your DVR worth Fixing?
3. Weather or not you would need to send it in for repair.

DVR Repair is available on all types of DVR. Standalone, Hardware Compression, Software Compression or any other PC-Based unit.  Depending on the age & technology of the DVR and taking into account your budget, we can tell you if fixing is possible and economically sane.

Given the new technologies arriving in the CCTV Market, sometimes it is more efficient to purchase a new unit rather then repair an older one.  Take a look at some of our standalone unit on sintelsystems.com to find the best for your needs.  If you have out grown your current unit, you may also upgrade to greater capacity DVR.  We have Standalone DVR units with up to 16 Channels.

PC-Based DVR Server units are more flexible in regards to repairs and upgrades.  Components may be replaced or upgraded more easily then standalone units.  One major factor is due to the components of DVR Servers and their ease to replace.  Given the right system requirements, you may increase your DVR Channel Capacity by replacing or adding to the capture card.

Where to send your DVR? (do not send without case number, call (888)SINTEL-6 for case number)
Once you have your case number, you can drop off your DVR for repair to our Glendale office in Los Angeles, CA or ship it to the following address:

• SINTELSYSTEMS
  6623 San Fernando Road Unit B
  Glendale, CA 91201
  (888)SINTEL-6

LOCAL SERVICES
DVR repair in Glendale is just the beginning.  We are a Full Service Surveillance Service Provider.  We specialize in repair and upgrades of current system.  We are located in Glendale, but provide service to Los Angeles County down to San Diego County.  We can install your security cameras and DVR in your establishment.  We can also come to your home or business for consultation getting or upgrading a security system.  Call us today at (888)SINTEL-6.

We are now offering DVR Repair services covering Los Angeles County & Orange County.  Our DVR Repair shop is located in Glendale, CA and open from 10am to 7pm Monday through Friday, Saturdays until 5pm.
Bring your DVR in today for same day diagnosis.  We repair Standalone & PC-Based DVRs.

We understand that for some customer, it would be difficult to bring the system to the repair shop. Some are still in use and others can’t afford to disconnect do to their dependence. So if you are unable to bring your DVR to our showroom, we will come to you. We can service any capacity system from 4 Channels to 24, 32, and 64 Channels. A technician will come to your home or business and diagnose your DVR problem. Service charges apply. If you are looking for a NEW DVR click here to see our product line. We offer the best in H.264 Compression technology and specialize in high capacity 32 Channel DVR Systems.

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