Point of Sale

Table manners differ tremendously around the globe and what you may consider a form of politeness may just be plain rude. Maybe even odd and unexpected. When abroad, it is important to get acquainted with eating etiquette to remain from offending the host. 1. Arriving Early Although in America it is often expected for someone to arrive early, many other...

Various new quick service chains have descended onto the market providing tastier fast food. Consumers are seeking healthier alternatives and new fast casual restaurants are targeting unmet markets. Various long standing corporations are feeling the effects of consumer trends. Earlier this week McDonald's CEO announced a turnaround plan that will aim at reorganization and enhancing food quality. The burger empire...

Will Tyson's attempt at Antibiotic Free Chicken become a reality or remain a deception like Free Restaurant Point of Sale Software? Tyson Food Corp recently announced "phasing out" human antibiotic use in animal production within the next two years. Usage in treating sick chickens is undermining effectiveness for human treatment and causing the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. Concerning human risks...

On April 27, Chipotle Mexican Grill (Quick Service Restaurant, formerly owned by McDonalds) announced it was going to begin offering consumers "real food," sending the internet into a frenzy. Twitter fans took to trending #antiscience, in reference to the chains declaration. Founded on the idea of serving "food with integrity," Chipotle is removing all Genetically Modified Organisms from its menu...

The retail landscape is constantly changing. New technology and business models urge solution providers to remain innovative. Although, a national conference brought to us by Business Solution Magazine offers the information needed to remain attentive to the developing market. Retail It VAR Of The Future is the premier location for solution providers looking to be educated about market changes. Held...

Controversy arose when Chipotle founder, Steve Ellis, told CNNMoney, "There's really nothing that we can do to prevent people from eating a certain quantity of food." Chipotle had recently announced all genetically modified ingredients on their menu where going to be removed, which lead dietitians to question their healthful mission. Chipotle's menu notifies customers of calorie counts but continue to...

Häagen-Dazs is offering a free ice cream cone on May 12, 2015. From 4:00-8:00 PM, kiddie size cones in either a cup, sugar cone, or cake cone will be given free of charge. Ice cream enthusiasts can choose from several different flavors, including new gelatos, Black Cherry Amaretto, and Stracciatella. Don't miss out on Free Cone day at participating locations...

Since the 1970s, widespread use of drive-thru concepts by quick service restaurants (QRS), experimentation  to provide customers with the finest, efficient, and pleasant experience has widely taken place. Shaped by new technology and need for productivity, many chains now use dual lanes, confirmation boards, and wireless headsets. A drive- thru performance study, by Insula Research, over the past fifteen years...

Prompted by the pressure of sale declines and demands for healthier options, McDonald's was forced to cut seven items from its menu. After six continuous quarters of diminishing same-store-sales in the U.S., cutbacks on their crowded menu were necessary. Same-store-sales is the analysis of a retail chains store that has been open for longer than a year. Data during a...

Many companies have begun to see the importance of loyalty programs in connection with profits. As a point of sale provider to the restaurant industry, from quick serve to full dining restaurants, Sintel systems restaurant point of sale software's integrated loyalty program provides the stepping stone to which countless companies have begun migrating towards. Since launching mobile ordering and payment...

Countless casual-dining brands are beginning  to implement diverse technology to differentiate themselves from other eateries, most notably Chili's Bar and Grill. Chili's was first to carry tabletop tablets in restaurants, which have proved to increase profits substantially.  While continuing an expansion of technology, Chili's recently announced they will begin a loyalty program. Aptly named "My Chili's Rewards," the programs intent...

Fast casual dine in restaurants are combating limited service concepts for the lunch hour faction of consumers. By not only emphasizing speed and value, fast casual concepts are using limited service prices to gain an advantage on lunchtime clients. Brought on by the need to reclaim midday prices, restaurant are using point of sale systems, marketing tools, and lunch specials...

While most of the world is looking to get something free (including free restaurant POS), bigger hearts are giving free meals at their restaurants to the less fortunate. Brothers, Shadab Ahmed Khan and Nishad Ahmed Khan, are the owners of a quaint restaurant in Doha's "Industrial Area." On the outside window sits a sign inviting those with a hungry stomach...

Various retailers have started to utilize mobile Point of Sale systems and proven to be a successful tool for small businesses. Bluetooth connectivity allows the integration of peripheral devices like printers and scanners, which also support multiple platforms like IOS and Windows. A key to the shift towards  has been largely grounded by the Apple iPad, which has shown the...

Many Americas spend their morning rushing here and there and in between stop at their local coffee shop because a morning is never done right without a cup of coffee. To accommodate the demands of your customers, who doubtlessly have a place to be, a productive point of sale system is essential. Sintel System's coffee shop point of sale system...

Hosted by Jonathon Gold, May 18 and 19, the annual LA Bite Nite will take place at the LA Times Olympic Printing Plant. A night of class an exclusivity, you are sure not to be disappointed by the bountiful amounts of decadent food. Although the tickets are restricted to only LA Time subscribers, the event is certain to sell out...

Although, California has remained faithful to our own In-N-Out burger chain, we have seen other East Coast joints like Five Guys have a prominent standing in the market. The New York based chain restaurant started out as a cart in Madison Square Park in July of 2004. Shake Shack, staying true to its name, is best know for its delectable...

Coming across the problem of a bilingual kitchen staff on various occasions, Sintel Systems has worked on narrowing the gap. The dual-character kitchen printer, which can print Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, and various other languages, is the perfect solution to efficiently work with your staff. Initially it was designed  to work with the Sintel Systems restaurant point of sale software; although...

FrozenYogurtPOS.Com is the best point of sale provider to the Frozen yogurt industry. FrozenYogurtPOS.com ensures leading prices and services on Point of Sale Systems for your frozen yogurt shop. We are an all-in-one provider, meaning we offer everything that has to do with your POS. That is what makes us the leading provider of POS systems to the Frozen yogurt...

Grocery and produce point of sale software by Sintel Systems helps you manage your store and customers efficiently. Integrated scale allows accurate weight of produce for a hasty checkout. Our simple user interfaces is equipped with profitable management tools to effectively run your business. Inventory of items, employee hour management, and sales reports can all easily be adapted or viewed...

The famous New York food cart is coming to the west coast. Started as a single cart in 1990, Halal Guys has begun building a franchise. Serving the tastiest middle eastern cuisine, many of their iconic carts are still functioning on the streets of New York. Patrons cannot seems to get enough of their delicious meats served over rice with...

Although Lucille Buchanan is the face of Lucille's barbeque chain, Craig Hofman founded the barbeque joint in 1999. He ventured every part of the south tasting and learning about all styles of barbeque. From his adventures come the fictional tale's of Lucille. Today Lucille's stays true to what the south taught Craig, " the best bar-b-que with the finest southern...

Founded in 1776, San Francisco has flourished to become a center of culture. On almost every corner you will find unique mom and pop restaurants, bars, or markets offering cuisine and produce from all over the world. Fueled by a cultural shift the Bay Area has been able to achieve unparalleled ways of doing business. A tradition that has been...

DineLa, organizers of the biannual Restaurant Week, present another dining experience. Starting Monday April 27- Friday May 1, eateries and bars all over the LA area will partake in the first Happy Hour Week. At incredible prices, specialty drinks and bar bites will be offered by restaurants and bars partaking in this event. Participants who normally don't have a happy...

Terminated Merchant File (TMF) is an unofficial blacklist of consumers who broke the terms of their merchant agreement. Used by Visa or MasterCard processing banks ("acquiring banks") extinguish those who have already been terminated. It is mandatory for acquired banks to list your business and primary name if you have been terminated.  There are eight cases that will get you...

Chain restaurants, for many people, generate this idea of semi decent food caused by production lines and cost cutting measures. Although it may be true about chains serving hamburgers and pizza, it cannot be said about barbeque restaurants. From terrible quality produce or partially smoked meat there will be a noticeable difference in taste. An exceptional BBQ joint can easily...

When opening a merchant account, due to its complexity, a social security number is required. A great deal of money is in the process of being moved through various financial institutions; subsequently many risks for both the bank and the individual may arise. Set forth in the Patriot Act of 2001 it is required of business owners to provide identification...

Why should restaurant point of sale (POS) operators care that it has been one year since Microsoft ended XP support? Is it time for POS system to be upgraded to Windows 7 now with EMV (Europe/MasterCard /Visa) around the corner? The ten year old system is no longer being support by Microsoft as of a year ago this month. Granted...

  In the heart of Pasadena, next to 24 Hour Fitness, lies Le Cordon Blue. French for "The Blue Ribbon," the culinary school originated in France. Now with more than  fifty school on five continents, Le Cordon Bleu has become one the largest schools training students in hospitality. Located in the famous Playhouse district of Pasadena, Le Cordon Bleu provides...

Senior staff members from Sintel Systems will once again attend the Intersolar conference to be held on July 14-16 in San Fransisco, California. A large increase in the emergence and use of solar energy has been observed in the past five years. Decreasing price of production has allowed new firms to enter creating a highly competitive market. Competition is influential...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join the festivities of Restaurant Week  in Pasadena. Pasadena restaurant week will begin April 26 until May 1, featuring twenty eight of Pasadena's popular restaurants, which include: 1. A/K/A Bistro 2. Bar 1886 at The Raymond Restaurant 3. Bistro 45 4. Bookside Golf Club Restaurant 5. Celestino Ristorante 6. Central Park Restaurant 7...

Mid 2014 Starbucks announced it would be providing their workers with a tuition benefit that would cover two years of college classes. In a bold move by the coffee shop giant, Starbucks partnered with Arizona State University Online to launch their College Achievement Plan. In hopes of rebuilding the "American Dream," the program focuses on helping underprivileged teens and staff...

In recent years we have seen a substantial increase in fraudulent charges on consumer’s credit cards. With hacks on large companies like Target and Home Depot, it was critical for the United States to make a change but was it the secure choice? As recorded by CNN Money, this past week at the Electronic Transaction Association’s Transact conference in San...

Perennial Point of Sale software, by Sintel Systems, works together with your Retail software to enhance store operations. Perennial is offered in two models, the basic and pro software. Both allow real time inventory tracking, detailed item look up, and employee oversight. Our Pro software grants enhanced detailed reporting, Quickbooks integration and PC Charge Payment Processing. Precise reports are easy...

Sintel Systems restaurant point of sale software caters to all types of restaurants ranging from QSRs (quick service restaurants) to full service eateries and catering operations. Our professional restaurant POS software is designed to help you efficiently run your store and provide great customer service at the same time. Equipped with the ability to easily implement your menu and an...

With the variation of options given at Chinese restaurants Sintel System has created a user friendly software to manage your restaurant. Choices at Chinese restaurants may include family style options or individual combo plates and extend to alternatives like chicken, beef, tofu, and so on. Sintel Systems Chinese Point of Sale Software is tailored to your restaurants needs. Customized to...

Best New Restaurant is a Bravo hit series, hosted by Tom Colicchi, where sixteen of Americas hot new restaurants battle for the tittle of "best." First aired on January 21, the show exhibited these sixteen eateries and judged them based on food, hospitality, and decor. Last night Bravo aired the first season finale with Miami based Dolce Italian taking home...

Returning for the seventh annual year, LA's Beer week commences June 20th until the 28th. Previously held in September,  coordinators of the festival choose to move it up a couple months to try escaping the blistering summer heat. Let's hope June provides us with some gloom but if not you are at a beer festival so freshen up with a...

For many reasons retailers across the nation , like Starbucks Coffee, are upgrading their POS systems. Needed upgrades including Windows 7 (Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP in 2014), new upcoming EMV requirements, and aging systems are the prevailing reason. POS replacements are needed in 2015 and the years to come. One of the most prevalent boxes was the battery back...

When ordering mounts for your Magellan 8300 & 8400 Scanner-Scale for your produce, grocery, or supermarket operation take into account the differences between the shelf mount and flange mount. Noticeably the Flange mount has a front and back bracket, which are sunk into a counter providing support. While the shelf mount lacks these overlaps, thus it requires a shelf to...

With the busy lifestyles most people live it is important to understand the demand for a quick and easy checkout at grocery and produce stores. The basis of this idea should be your Point of Sale system. Processing transactions quickly requires first-class POS software and hardware. Ringing up a customer has never been easier with our cutting-edge technology. From printers...

With a wide variety of lattes, frappuccinos, and blended drinks, many of us have never actually gone to Starbucks for an ordinary cup of coffee. Whether a Shaken Iced Passion Tango Tea on a hot summer day or a peppermint latte during the holidays, a simple coffee blend is overshadowed by their vast array of alternatives. Approximately twenty years ago...

Currently trending in the culinary world is the “create your own pizza” restaurant/ fast food concept. From eateries like Pizza Rev and 800 Degrees, we have seen an increase in pizzerias . With so many competitors, it is important for potential pizza store owners to be able to process their customers efficiently for quality customer service. At Sintel Systems we...

  Running a Retail store can be complex, considering the amount of sales, inventory, and clients you may have. Quality customer service thus becomes hard to maintain. Sintel Systems Retail POS Software presents you with the opportunity to manage your store all through our operating system. Overseeing your store has never been easier. Detailed reports such as hourly/daily, employee, and...

Restaurant Startup, hosted by Joe Bastianich and Tim Love, said farewell to its second successful season March 17 on CNBC. Filled with mayhem, madness, and some prosperity for its contenders, the ten episode season (listed below) showed viewers what it takes to succeed in the culinary world. 1. Visions of Vietnam 2. The Comeback Cook 3.Young Hustlers 4. Seconds, Please...

Your local “neighborhood market” might be on its way to closing. Fresh & Easy announced Friday they will be selling off fifty stores in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Thirty of which all lie in the Southern California region. This might be a big shock to many consumers. Roughly between 2013 and 2014, two Fresh & Easy markets sprang up in...

If you are opening a restaurant or bar, along with thinking about your point of sale (POS) system months before opening, you must also prepare for filling a permit to be able to serve alcoholic beverages. Each state varies on the process, but the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), enacted in 1955, is the overseeing and regulatory agency...

The Salon and Spa Point of Sale system by Sintel Systems is a great solution for organizing and maintaining your salon. The problem faced by salons is managing employees efficiently. Many salons have outdated systems to administer their business resourcefully. Sintel Systems understands the regimen in which salons and spas operate, and with doing so, we have created a Point...

National Pi Day is extra special this year...corresponding not only to the first 3 letters of pi, but the first 5. 3.1415 is this Saturday, and to help celebrate, Blaze Pizza is offering their create your own pizza masterpieces for only $3.14 all day. In addition to this offer, every 314th person using the hash-tag "blazepizza" on Instagram will get...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County. Mick's Karma Bar is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows:   Mick's Karma Bar 2010 Main Street, Suite 165 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 851-6316   Lunch $10  |  Dinner $10  ~ Steak Hache...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County. Dory Deli is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: 2108 3/4 West Oceanfront Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 675-1913 Lunch $10  |  Dinner $20 ​Lunch Menu $10 ~ Main Dish ~ Buffalo...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County. Cucina Enoteca is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: 951 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, Phone (949) 706-1416 ​ Lunch $20 & $25  |  Dinner $30 & $40 Lunch Menu $20...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County. Chapter One The Modern Local is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: Lunch $20  |  Dinner $30 Chapter One: The Modern Local LOCATED AT: 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 352-2225...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County. Cedar Creek is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: 20 Pointe Dr Brea, CA 92821 (714) 255-5600 Lunch $15  |  Dinner $20 & $40 LUNCH ~ Choice of Starter ~ Baby Iceberg Wedge...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County.  Andrei's Conscious Cuisine  is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows:  LOCATED AT: 2607 Main St. Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 387-8887 Lunch Menu $20 (Please Select One Option From Each Course Below) ~ First Course ~...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the seventh year in Orange County. 320 Main is on our list and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows:  LOCATED AT: 320 Main Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 799-6246 Dinner Menu $30 ~ Special Deal for Restaurant Week Diners ~ Get 25% OFF one...