Frozen Yogurt POS

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Ever gone to or walked by a Yogen Fruz frozen yogurt shop and wondered if you could start the next frozen yogurt franchise to be like Fruz?  Sintel Systems, the major frozen yogurt POS (point of sale) partner in the the industry, has incubated POS systems for more frozen yogurt franchises than any other. It was 1986 when two young...

Gift Cards have many uses besides the usual last minute birthday gift. With the right marketing approach they can be utilized in so many more ways than one first begins to realize. Gift/Loyalty/Points Cards can become a great revenue generating marketing tool if you know how to work it. Rewards and promotions marketing helps to drive customers back to your...

In an article posted on their website, "What Private Equity Loves About The Booming Frozen Yogurt Trend," CNBC.com looks into a retail industry phenomenon. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the frozen yogurt segment of the restaurant POS marketplace, we share these stories with our customers and franchise hopefuls looking for key opportunities. We also happily share our...

In an article posted on their website, "Why Everyone Is Rushing To Open Frozen Yogurt Stores," BusinessInsider (BI) looks into how the frozen yogurt (froyo) market sector is once again booming. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the frozen yogurt segment of the restaurant POS marketplace, we share these findings with our customers and franchise hopefuls looking for key...

Here at Sintel Systems, we specialize in being the #1 one stop solution for all of our customers’ Point of Sale (POS) needs. We understand the numerous tasks of running a business and we have formulated our business to make it easy for you to concentrate on being at the forefront of yours. Sintel Systems has integrated the most efficient...

Best Frozen Yogurt POS by Sintel Systems. Why do we believe that Sintel offers the best POS systems to the self-serve industry? REASON Number 4: Other POS companies count success by how many POS they have sold, but since Sintel System has provided more POS systems to the frozen yogurt sector than any other, we count the number of POS...

With frozen yogurt maturing into a billion-dollar industry, we're doubtful that cooler seasonal temperatures will slow down the "froyo" craze. Seeing the advent of creamy frozen desserts embraced by dieters, entrepreneur.com writes, "You can't always have your cake and eat it, too. But with frozen yogurt, you can." In an article posted on their website, "Frozen-Yogurt Franchise Fight Heats Up...

While frozen yogurt has been exploding across the globe, there has been an ice cream war brewing in the Northern California University city of Berkeley.

Sintel Systems services a wide range of customers, from experienced franchisees which started their franchise with Sintel Systems to new ventures. Many entrepreneurs who are looking at starting a new business call the point of sale (POS) system an automated cash register or computerized cash drawer. Let's explore what a POS system is in their functions and important attributes. If...

Founded back in 2011, WakaBerry began its journey in the popularizing market of frozen yogurt in South Africa. Three long-time friends from Durban, the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, saw the opportunity to open the frozen yogurt market their home town. It all began when Michele and Ken Fourie, with their two little girls, were living...

Stronger than ever, frozen yogurt has staged a comeback in 2013, according to "Frozen Yogurt Industry Analysis 2013 – Cost & Trends" report by franchise industry observer franchiseHELP.com. "Although the popularity of the frozen yogurt franchise industry suffered a decline in the late 1990s, the category has been making a colossal comeback in the last decade, with a new generation...

Frozen yogurt too good to be true! News came out recently about a phony frozen yogurt shop search engine optimization (SEO) sting in New York — and with it, the term "astroturfing" is having a moment. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the frozen yogurt segment of the restaurant POS marketplace, we were particularly interested in this story. Investigators...

Frozen yogurt is a popular food trend that is here to stay. Countless shops are now major franchises  all over the United States as well as in Mexico, Japan and Europe. You may wonder why it is particularly vital for a frozen yogurt store to have a Point of Sale system. The answer is simple. The frozen yogurt industry is...

By Paige Thor Frozen yogurt might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think about holding an umbrella to stop the rain from drenching your clothes or trying to stay as warm as possible in the gloomy shower city of Seattle. But change the perspective for just a minute here and all of a sudden...

Sintel Systems, the leading provider of point of sale (POS) systems to the self-serve frozen yogurt industry, joined TCBY's Franchise Ownership meeting with Famous Brands International Director of Franchise Development Rich Hankins. The conference call and webinar concentrated on TCBY's franchising opportunities for potential franchisees. TCBY is a franchise based operation and has over 350 locations nationwide. It is actively...

If you are looking for a Tutti Frutti to satisfy your craving in Australia, a list of the locations throughout the country are listed below. If you are looking at opening a Tutti Frutti self-serve frozen yogurt locaiton anywhere in Oceania including Australia and New Zealand, contact Sintel Systems for your point of sale system. WESTFIELD AIRPORT WEST Food Court...

Sintel Systems is a quality provider of tailored Point of Sale systems across retail, restaurant and service industries, including frozen yogurt shops, pizzerias, sushi restaurants, cafés and retail stores. As a single source for business solutions, our experienced, knowledgeable team negotiates the complex POS landscape to enable you to find the right POS system for your business and budget.  Hardware - Software - Support

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If you are looking for a POS system for your existing or upcoming Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt Shop, look no further.  Sintel Systems, a leading provider of point of sale products to Tutti Frutti has provided all related point of sale system needs from the brand's inception. POS (Point of Sale) terminals can be viewed for Tutti Frutti locations by...

Bonnie's Toppings, a chain of delicious frozen yogurt stores, announces the opening of its next location by the end of March 2013 in Beaver Pennsylvania. The first store was opened by Bonnie Offit in Avalon in the summer of 2011 and another two followed in May of this 2012. In October of 2012, the Avalon and Cape May, were one...

The ABC's of QSR (Quick Serve Restaurant) POS Systems Walk down any main street in any city in America and what will you see? A fast food restaurant. From hamburgers to tacos there is a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) out there for every one’s taste buds. To the surprise of no one, McDonalds is ranked number 1 as America’s most...

One of Virginia's favorite frozen delight Bobalicious is coming to Rhodie Island by April 2013. Visit one of their current locations at: VCU  308 N. Laurel St. Richmond, Virginia 23220 804.359.1460 **************** Southpark Mall 230 Southpark Cir (in Southpark Mall), Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804.526.5997 **************** Mechanicsville  6493 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 804.789.8520 **************** MacArthur Mall 300 Monticello Ave...

How To Keep Your Seasonal Business Going Year Round  In an earlier blog we gave you tips to help you franchise your pizzeria. But what if you own a seasonal franchise or restaurant? A seasonal business may sound great to the owner who wants to manage their own business, and only have to work a few months out of the...

Farr's Fresh whose ice cream has been around for over 90 years in more than 600 flavors announces its next location at American Fork in Utah. According the company's Farr Better Times publications, Farr's Fresh celebrated its 90th anniversary on March 25, 2010 when the company released it Blue Moon Vanilla commemorative ice cream flavor. The company was officially established...

Is Your POS Ready for The New Ways To Pay? Visa recently announced new liability shift dates for its EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) roadmaps that will affect merchants and Point of Sale (POS) terminals, as well as banks, credit unions and independent automated teller machine (ATM) deployers, Mobile Payments Today reported. According to Visa, first mover on EMV in...

Get More Media Coverage for Your Restaurant It's not enough to have a brilliant business idea and the drive and determination to see it through: all restaurants must face the need for media attention to promote word-of-mouth, new customers and investor interest. Gist.com has published a media relations primer for restaurants with three main steps to demystify the process: Step...

Did you know that 90 percent of consumers trust peer reviews and 70 percent trust online reviews? This only reinforces the fact that consumers everywhere are logging onto sites like Yelp to help them decide where they should eat for dinner, or where is the best place to get their haircut. As a business owner you should never underestimate the power...

We talked previously in a blog about iPad Point of Sale Systems. Yes they are the new hot phenomenon but are they actually a smart move to make with your business? Here are the top 4 reasons to avoid using an iPad Point of Sale System Your iPad is broken or stolen If you decide to use your iPad for...

The Tutti Frutti location in Bakersfield, CA recently changed ownership while keeping customers happy with their amazing frozen yogurt and toppings. Sintel Systems, a leading provider of point of sale products to Tutti Frutti, provided all related point of sale system needs from the stores inception. After the store was sold, the current owner was directed to contact Sintel Systems and will continue to receive the...

As the exclusive provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems, Sintel Systems is naturally sad to announce the closure of a CherryBerry frozen yogurt store. After being open for nearly 18 months, the CherryBerry location in Sand Springs, KS has closed its doors. The closure was due to "falling sales over the past several months and the fact that other stores in...

Sintel Systems the leading provider of point of sale (POS) systems to the frozen yogurt industry. POS systems provided by Sintel Systems are specifically designed for the frozen yogurt stores including self-serve locations utilizing ounce or gram scales to weigh out the customers self serving order. What is the real difference between Sintel Systems and many of the other frozen...

Restaurants and technology deliver better customer service Technology has slowly but surely invaded every moment of our daily lives. From shopping to reading books to even communicating with loved ones, we can do it all online. Restaurants are now joining the game. When ordering a pizza online you can oversee exactly what step of the process the pizza is in...

Where's POS on your opening day checklist?  Opening a new restaurant can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life.  Before jumping in head-first into the chaos of opening your own business, it is important to plan ahead. At Sintel Systems, we suggest making a checklist to remember all of the things that need to be accomplished before...

Why Should I Offer Gift Cards? What is the easiest and perfect solution for any last minute holiday or special occasion shopper? Gift cards! People love gift cards because instead of pretending to like that yellow and red sweater with the candy canes on the sleeves, they can go out and buy the gift they really wanted for themselves. Gift...

What are the top 10 mistakes I need to avoid when buying a POS system?   1.     Buying a POS before testing it. You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test drive, so why wouldn’t you test your Point of Sale system? If the basic operations like a cash sale or adding inventory are not simple to...

Yogun Früz frozen yogurt and smoothies has and is growing to be one of the largest frozen yogurt and smoothie franchises world wide. Currently they have over 1,300 locations in 35 countries and they are still growing. They are currently utilizing kiosks, food court build outs, and free standing locations where they offer their customers frozen yogurt mixes, toppings for...

A few good reasons why Sintel Systems is your franchise POS provider. Hampton Hotels, Subway, Pizza Hut and McDonalds are just some of the top franchises in 2013. Do you dream of turning your business into a franchise?  Whether it’s having a few locations around town or stores all over the country, customers all over the world and you being...

Why should my bank not be my point of sale and merchant provider? Your point of sale and merchant services provider are supposed to make running your business simpler. Some businesses utilize their POS provider, like Sintel Systems, for both their point of sale systems and merchant services. But other business owners don't know differently and instead turn to their...

The importance of high-touch POS service, support and training. Buying a Point of Sale system (or POS) for a business should be simple. Owning or running a business is stressful enough. A POS is meant to take some of the weight off your shoulders. Not all POS service, support and training is created equally. It is crucial that your POS...

Sintel Systems gets questions from many different places including the Spanish-Speaking World. If its in a place that sells products, we get the questions. This question was asked previously, so we decided to offer it in Spanish as well. You can read the English version at: Is online POS or SaaS a real viable option for my Frozen Yogurt Store...

I just got a call from a customer asking about online Point of Sale POS system (aka SaaS) for his upcoming frozen yogurt shop after he came across our Frozen Yogurt POS Video. With all the buzz around online, it was a very good question and a great conversation. It is wise to start this conversation with some nomenclature and disclaimers. When a service such as...

Las Vegas, Nevada - 03-12-2012 Sintel Systems, a California based point-of-sale (POS) systems will unveil its newest POS system for the Pizza Industry at this year’s International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. The three day event starting on March 13 focuses specifically on the Pizza industry. The company announced that it will present its newest POS system designed for use...

Part I: The Gelato Challenge Sintel Systems has a long history of serving the frozen dessert industry. We have the fortune of working in some of the most delicious industries out there. We still love those frozen delights as much as we did when we were kids looking forward to the next gelato (I personally prefer sorbet), ice cream, or...

What is the difference between Sintel Systems and a free point of sale POS system? Recently we received a call from a potential client located in New Jersey with the following to say: “I have decided that it’s time to get a POS (point of sale) system. I checked out your website and found it very user friendly, but I...

Lately, we've received a high number of calls from current and potential Frozen Yogurt business owners asking about Tare Weights. The main question is do I have to tare my software for frozen yogurt, or any other weighted item, in my state? Sure, we have a vast knowledge about computers, technology, point of sale systems and software, and the frozen...

Sintel Frozen Yogurt POS is a powerful point of sale software that can be used to serve a variety of different types of business's. The program is designed to be used as a touch screen system and is programmed to be as user friendly as possible. Here at Sintel Systems we pride ourselves is providing our customers with as much...

Scale & Printer Connection Instructions Connecting your scale and printer to a Sintel Systems Frozen Yogurt POS System is very easy to do. Just follow the instructions provided in the above PDF file and you will soon have both connected and ready for your day to day operations. Scale & Printer Connection Instructions II Once you have your adapters connected...

Here at Sintel Systems we are dedicated to providing support on hardware, software, and other services such as helping you keep your business operating at a high efficiency. One way to maintain a superior level of up time in frozen yogurt shops is to have your own Scale Calibration Tool available.  Scales need calibration every 12-18 months depending on their...

Sunday, May 20th, was a devastating day for Joplin and it's residents. Open only for a couple weeks the CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt location in Joplin took a direct hit and is now part of the disaster scene. CCN's iReport website shows footage from the security cameras at the Frozen Yogurt Shop. In the video you can clearly see the counter...

If you're one of the many people riding the frozen yogurt wave and want to open your own Tutti Frutti shop please find your Tutti Frutti POS system here: www.TuttiFruttiPointofSale.comThis self-serve frozen yogurt shop, equipped with the professional point-of-sale system from Sintel Systems, has quickly gained popularity all around the US, serving over 50 flavors and several toppings to residents...

It seems like the Frozen Yogurt Industry is not slowing anytime soon. Although it feels like Los Angeles is saturated, we are no way close.  As for the rest of the country, they are just catching up. Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream Shops must have the three most important criteria to open as described bellow: LOCATION:  By far the most...

  Opening on Monday May 18th, 2009, Yogurt With a Twist is the newest and coolest Frozen Yogurt Shop in Southern California.  With frozen yogurt being the new Starbucks Coffee there seems to be one on every major street, except they are all uniquely designed with their own identity, character, and taste.  Since machines make the frozen yogurt, the major...