Point of Sale

S&H Green Stamps set the foundation for the customer loyalty programs we see today. Beginning in 1896, participating retailers purchased the stamps from S&H that were then passed along to customers in accord with the dollar amounts they spent in stores. Customers then redeemed their stamps once they had accumulated enough for the item or items they wanted. Those who...

Sydney, Australia August 12, 2014 - In September of 2013 Tony Abbott proclaimed "From today I declare Australia is under new management and Australia is now open for business" after defeating prime minister Kevin Rubb. According to the National Australia Bank's (NAB) index of business conditions jumped six (6) points to to +8 in July of 2014, representing the highest...

News has arrived of "Backoff," another point of sale (POS) malware now plaguing retailers. In an Arstechnica.com post, "Stealthy New Malware Snatching Credit Cards From Retailers’ POS Systems," Backoff is described as a variant of the malware installed on point of sale systems that was used in a series of recent attacks by cyber criminals.  The post notes that the...

The premiere of CNBC’s new show, Restaurant Startup, focused on exotic and ethnic flavors. Kraken Congee took Tim and Joe’s taste buds to the Philippines, with their congee rice porridge. Ramy’s Falafel Fusion brought a new twist to the popular falafel dish by using a healthier option, fava beans. Despite some of Joe’s doubts, Tim convinced him that “unleashing the...

Usually, everyone’s looking for the best full service restaurants and businesses to give them an enjoyable experience. However, interestingly enough, this trend may be shifted a bit in the frozen yogurt world. Pinkberry began serving frozen yogurt in 2005, and now remains one of the only “froyo” companies to be full-serve instead of the common self-serve seen in many of...

The following is a list of features that are accompanied by point of sale (POS) software provided by Sintel Systems. Applicable features are available on Sintel Systems Restaurant, Frozen Yogurt,  Bakery/Cupcake, and Pizza POS Software platforms. Easy and straightforward user interface Powerful Menu and Table layout tool Simplified menu and inventory control Payment processing integration Training mode/help desk MapPoint Integration...

In what may be another sign of continuing growth and dynamism in the restaurant sector of the economy, Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting (PAHR) has introduced a regional development franchising program. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the retail, restaurant and service industries' point of sale marketplace, we share these service sector growth trends with our customers and...

One important consideration before entering into a franchise agreement is determining exactly how search engine optimization (SEO) and social media matters are to be handled. Writing in her regular column in HuffingtonPost.com, Allie Gray Freeland, Public Relations Director at iAcquire, says that when it comes to SEO and franchises, the same standard rules apply, but the way you go about...

CNBC’s new show Restaurant Startup premiered this month, with its first episode airing on July 8th. The show brings together the high energy of a food competition with the addition of investment and business startup, seen in CNBC’s ever so popular Shark Tank. Master Chef Joe Bastianich and Fort Worth chef Tim Love will look for opportunities to invest in a...

FoxBusiness.com is reporting on how, in the response to the recent high-profile hacking incidents over the past year, technology is being developed to further security for credit card purchases. Expect to see a newly established global standard for credit cards called EMV, the acronym for Europay, MasterCard and Visa. The new EMV cards harbor computer chips and work with authentication...

On July 8, 2014 the first retail location to sell marijuana (cannabis / pat) opened it doors in Seattle Washington after the state's Liquor Control Board issued the license on Monday. The state of Washington is the second to legalize recreational use of cannabis after Colorado began sales on January 1, 2014. USA Today reported: "All that demand is expected...

News has arrived of the arrest being of one of the world's most prolific traffickers in stolen financial information. The U.S. Department for Homeland Security has announced that the Secret Service has arrested Roman Valerevich Seleznev. The Russian national known as "Track2" was originally indicted in the Western District of Washington in March, 2011 for allegedly carrying out breaches of...

Need Perennial Software and Support? Technical support and training is one of the most essential part of your point of sale (POS) systems. Sintel Systems offers the technical support for Perennial Software which can be found on the following links: Perennial Technical Support POS (1-Terminal) Perennial Technical Support POS (2-Terminasl) Get in touch with Sintel Systems at 855-POS-SALE for all...

In a recent Financial Times post, British columnist John Gapper claimed that the U.S. "lags behind badly in the basic infrastructure of retail banking" after receiving a "quaint" check for one dollar from a U.S. bank. The online payments and commerce gadflies pymnts.com rushed into the fray to defend against Gapper's charges in a fun-to-read post titled "Does the US...

The State of Washington became the latest state to officially control the sale of cannabis for recreational uses. If you are looking for a point of sale (POS) system for your cannabis or marijuana shop in Washington or Colorado, please contact us today: Colorado State Call 360-500-8787 As a single source for business solutions, our experienced, knowledgeable team negotiates the...

It's all Peachy Frozen Yogurt has expanded from its first locaiton (6262 S Parker Rd #600, Centennial, CO 80016) to open its second store by taking over NuYo's only out of California locaiton in Littleton, Colorado at 12482 West Ken Caryl Avenue Suite B-1. NuYo will continue to operate its four locations in California as follows: Telegraph Canyon 555 Telegraph...

Sintel Systems is the only direct to end user full-service provider of tailored Point of Sale systems across retail, restaurant and service industries, including BBQ restaurants. As a single source for business solutions, our experienced, knowledgeable team negotiates the complex POS landscape for you to enable you to find the right POS system for your business and budget. Hardware - Software - Support Questions or Comments: Contact...

If you are looking to enjoy a Los Angeles favorite chicken and waffle, there are now six location listed here for you to visit. ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN’ N WAFFLES 730 East Broadway Long Beach, Ca ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN’ N WAFFLES 1514 North Gower Street Hollywood, Ca ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN’ N WAFFLES 106 West Manchester Ave Los Angeles...

Sometimes prospective customers question how Sintel Systems can mange to offer the best pizza point of sale (POS) systems (www.BestPizzaPOS.com) and also offer doughnut shop POS systems. Today's market offers several national chains including Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts, Shipley Do-Nuts, Winchell's, and Tim Horton's in addition to local gourmet doughnut shops that are  popping up everywhere. Recently on May 13...

Just around the corner from where I live, I have the difficult choice of choosing between 5 different frozen yogurt shops always packed with teenagers, and families alike. Within minutes I can be at either, Yogurtland, Tutti Fruiti, Ziiing, Menchi’s, and/or Haagen Dazs. Yep you read correctly! Haagen Dazs has joined the trend and now serves not only ice cream...

Those familiar with our articles already know that one of the best parts of being part of staff Sintel Systems is visiting frozen yogurt shops and tasting the great treats. As the global leader in the frozen yogurt industry, our staff has visited clients all across the United States and five continents including North America (Canada), Central America, South America, Africa...

Sintel Systems encourages staff to maintain good health by engaging in physical activity and going to the gym. The benefits of a healthy workforce are always felt by our clients as we have a very low proportion of staff who call out sick. At the gym the other day, one of our staff members noted this and brought it to...

To make a successful decision, potential franchisees must first gather information, primarily by asking franchisers the right questions. Thankfully, all 107 of them are a mere click away, on a recent blog post by Gary Prenevost, who self-identifies as Canada's Leading Franchise Expert. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we've witnessed in...

Looking at your merchant account statement can sometimes be confusing, but attempting to reconcile it with your point-of-sale (POS) sales reports can sometimes be more complicated. It is very rare that merchant account providers or POS systems make errors in calculations, but it may happen. The most common reason you may not be able to correctly match them is due...

Small-business owners all use technology to one degree or another, but they may wonder how they stack up in that regard against other small business owners. To answer that question, we recommend that you check out a report issued by the National Small Business Association (NSBA) entitled "2013 Small Business Technology Survey." Just as we share our vast point of...

Most people imagine cybercrime as involving hackers from remote locations on the other side of the globe, breaking into servers to steal information and, as such, our involvement comes when the bank places a freeze on our credit cards. "Shockingly, this is not the case," reports ITPortal.com in their post, "How to Defend Against Physical Point of Sale Attacks." In...

855-POS-SALE Frozen Yogurt POS Hardware Necessities: Certified Integrated Scale High-speed Printer Side Integrated Card Reader Cash Drawer Customer Display - Highly encouraged to advertise specials! Optional: Bar code Scanner - If you plan to label and sell another inventory of items Main Frozen Yogurt POS Software Functions Needed: Direct Scale Integration with POS - Your POS screen connects directly with...

CEO of Dunkin' Brands and President, Dunkin' Donuts U.S. (owned by Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin' Brands Group Inc.) , Nigel Travis, has previously said, "I hear requests to come to California almost every day from our fans on the West Coast and all throughout the country, and of course from our passionate communities on Facebook and Twitter. On Tuesday (June 10...

The use of gift and loyalty cards have countless benefit and you can read more about them here: Benefits of Registering Gift Cards With Customer Information Marketing your gift cards during the year and in special seasons (i.e. Christmas, Valentines, etc.) is a very good source of revenue, but with it comes much responsibility and if the proper protection is...

La corta respuesta es que ofrecemos valor, no punto de venta barato, pero sigua leyendo para comprender la razón. Una pregunta común que recibimos de nuestros clientes potenciales es "¿Cuál es la diferencia entre  Sintel Systems y una marca nacional reconocida como Micros?" Esta es una pregunta muy inteligente. Después de todo, podemos ofrecer un sistema Terminal Punto de Venta...

Krispy Kreme announces free doughnut on its designated National Doughnut Day on June 6, 2014. The offer extends to all doughnuts including powdered, filled or a hot Original Glazed® in honor of National Doughnut Day  at any Krispy Kreme US, Puerto Rico, or Canadian location. Most who will get their free doughnut will not realize the important role the POS...

ITWorldCanada.com is reporting on the ramifications of the recent worldwide point of sale (POS) botnet infection, writing that retailers' POS systems seem to be one of the soft targets for cybercriminals looking to steal payment and credit card information from unsuspecting users. The discovery of the botnet comes on the heels of other high-profile cases involving U.S. retailers, including Target...

Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they're turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we've witnessed in mid-life career changes and older entrepreneurs entering into the franchise sector, a major area of...

Con ya más de 15,000 "likes"  y 2,244 usuarios de Facebook que hablan de este reciente éxito de la cadena de helados de yogurt, Yogurtmania ha tomado inteligentemente el mercado en Costa Rica en el último año. Cuando se trata de TPV para helados de yogurt, Sintel Sistems es el mejor en la industria. Con nuestro equipo que habla español...

Bloomberg news is reporting that the recent infamous data breach was the last straw for Target Corp. Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel. As the only full-service POS provider — from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support — part of Sintel's commitment to our customers and business community is to share relevant ideas and industry information. Here are some...

Wonder what EMV and liability shift everyone in the credit card world is talking about? Many merchant are now noticing what is commonly referred to EMV (Europe/MasterCard /Visa). EMV is standard for inter-operation of integrated circuit cards (chip cards) for authenticating credit or debit card transactions.It is basically credit cards (currently used in Europe) that have chips in them that...

Important Announcement: Sintel Systems is happy to present our new Facebook Store! The internet is blowing up with commerce connections. There are so many more ways to advertise and sell your product and livelihood now more than any other time before us! Facebook is the home of your friends and the foundation all those connected to your life, family and...

Image courtesy of NYTimes.com Scuffin Treat: Hybrid Muffin and Scone The Cronut was one of the latest popular pastry hybrid dessert of last year. It's basically a cross between croissant and doughnut created by New York pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Just this week NYTimes.com reported about the new treat around the block called the scuffin; hybrid muffin and scone...

Huffington Post reports on the breakfast war between McDonald's and Taco Bell. Image courtesy of McDonald's facebook page. In recent news, Taco Bell released a new commercial mocking McDonald's by featuring real life Ronald McDonalds claiming their love for Taco Bell's new breakfast menu. On Friday, McDonald's replied back in a kindly thanks by posting a picture of their clown...

Customer Loyalty Program Step #1 — Set a Clear Goal HelpScout.net advises: To take advantage of “artificial advancement,” there must be a clear-cut goal that customers can look forward to and it has to align with a desire of theirs. Without a finish line (or multiple finish lines) for customers to cross, they will lose interest. For instance, the car...

Missed the show? Not to worry. Schedule a live demo with us here at Sintel Systems today. Sintel Systems had a great go at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2014 Pizza Show. Stay tuned for more news on expos that we will be attending throughout the year. But not to worry we can always schedule live online demos...

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Find Sintel Systems at the 2014 International Pizza Expo Las Vegas, NV - March 24th, 2014 - Sintel Systems is attending the International Pizza Expo located at the Las Vegas Convention Center this year. Ready and equipped with all the Pizza POS knowledge that any pizza shop owner will need; come find all of the point of sale software, hardware...

https://sintelsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/customers.jpg" width="381" height="254" />If business is running slow or you aren't seeing a row of many smiling faces of happy customers, then it might be time  to address another training in customer service skills with your employees. Sometimes when the days toil on and on we all just need a little refresher to get our spirits up and back on ...

Shopping for Frozen Yogurt POS Sintel Systems is the #1 leading provider of Frozen Yogurt POS across the nation. With over hundreds of frozen yogurt shops serviced with our Sintel POS - from franchises, like FroyoWorld, to small family owned, like Bessy's Frosen Yogurt; Sintel Systems knows froyo like a long time best friend knows all your secret spots and...

Are you planning to open a bakery shop? In recent bakery news by Daily Candy, The Baker's Jar of Philadelphia, PA just opened their doors this year of 2014. We just wanted share the interesting display of delicious treats in this unique bakery. These adorable and perfectly-sized treats are eco-friendly and you never have to worry about crust! Have you...

Are you passionate about eating donuts? Do you lick your lips every time you think about the perfect balance of glaze to filling and medley toppings? Are you unsatisfied with the range of trite and zombie-like donut shops that surround your local area? Let us let you in a little secret. There's plenty of room for your perfectly most popular...

Did you know that ensuring that your point of sale (POS) system receipt printing can increase revenue and decrease shrinkage? A little counter intuitive at first, but it becomes clearer when looked at closely. To clarify, when we say increase revenue and decrease shrinkage, we are pointing to two different matters. Naturally, decreasing shrinkage increases revenue, but we are referring...

Have you ever thought about which loyalty system is better to use? The new points system or the good old punch card? We understand that it can be difficult to adjust to new changes; for you and your customers. Everyone is already so used to how the system works. But believe us when we say that there are reasons why...

It's no secret that beverages have the highest margins for profitability. Are you maximizing your opportunity to make the most beverage sales? To start you need to have a good menu. What are the beverage trends at the moment? According to sourcing by PizzaMarketPlace.com: Overall, consumers want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants. For the youngest demographic —...

Do you provide a great product or service but your doors aren't opening as many times a day as you would expect? Chances are people just haven't heard about your shop yet and they need to be urged out by your marketing techniques. Marketing Tips Here are just a few stand out marketing tips from Entrepreneur.com's article - 99 Tips...

What is your business to you? Your second home, your livelihood; the foundation of your family. What are customers to you? The people you interact with on the floor everyday; whether it be on the phone, through email, in person. These are the people you provide a service to. They are the fuel that brings cash flow livelihood for your...

With business tax deadlines around the corner, sales reports and accounting are much more prevalent. So questions about reports and reconciliation are more common during this time. Looking at your merchant account statement can sometimes be confusing, but attempting to reconcile it with your point-of-sale (POS) sales reports can sometimes be more complicated. It is very rare that merchant account...

Be sure to check out one of the many Louisiana Fried Chicken locations all across southern California as well as some licensees in Texas and Michigan. 1401 W. Manchester Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90047 323 759-8771 3403 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043 323 294-5468 734 W. Alondra Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 310 764-2110 4378 S. Main St., Los Angeles...

Is it 11:30pm and are you in need of emergency POS support? Our technical support staff will be right on it. Just contact Sintel Systems at: www.SintelSystems.com/contacts Select the Technical Support Department and leave a message for your request. A Sintel representative will be able to attend to your support request with in less than 24 hours. Just remember to...