Point of Sale

A recent study released by PLOS One, a scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science, accused fast food giants McDonald's and Burger King of "potentially misleading" when marketing to kids. The study which was the combination of six researchers including Amy Bernhardt of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth studied over 44,000 McDonald’s...

PLOS One, a scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science just released a study accusing fast food giants McDonald's and Burger King of "potentially misleading" when marketing to kids. According to the study, movies and toys as opposed to the food are predominantly marketed. Dr. James Sargent (one of the six researchers), a professor of pediatrics in Dartmouth...

Thursday October 31, 2013 is Halloween and it is just around the corner. With most Halloween stores opening their doors between September 15 and October 1,  it is getting very close to the deadline to decide if: 1. You will be renting your Halloween POS systems this season or 2. Buying a POS system that you can keep. Retail sales...

In previous times, the question was "When should I buy my POS system? Before or after opening?" In some industries like self-serve frozen yogurt, produce markets, and pizza delivery operations, the answer is more clear since a point of sale (POS) system is needed to operate and sell products. Frozen yogurt and produce markets (bakeries also) require weight scales to...

If your point of sale (POS) system seems to have slowed down, it probably has. This is typically felt more during the peak time, depending on the type of operation. A restaurant operation feels it more during lunch specially if it is QSR (quick service restaurant) requiring fast paced processing.  A frozen yogurt shop, where the product is melting, are...

Retailers including frozen yogurt shops, bakeries, and produce stores have reported a recent spike in inspections by state department of weights and measures in the New England region including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Each state enforces the requirement of NTEP certification a little differently, but the following agencies have been enforcing NTEP certification in recent...

We recently had a call from a customer who is panning on opening a locaiton in New York that will service both pizza and frozen yogurt. They called us inquiring about a POS system that would be able to handle both operations, but we are assuming that there will be no delivery of self-serve frozen yogurt:) If you have read...

One would think with the astonishing number of frozen yogurt shops and franchises around, that there is no room left for any other to open.  Well, they are incorrect!  The frozen yogurt world is nowhere close to being saturated.  Not only is the Fro-yo world not tapped out, its still growing in all the 50 states, and growing viral globally...

TCBY Frozen Yogurt which opened its first store in the Little Rock Arkansas (former president Bill Clintons home town) in 1981 and was forced to close over 1,500 by the end the same decade, has opened 124 stores since 2010 and is planning on opening another 100 by the end of the year. It revival started in 2010 when it...

There are many reasons why frozen yogurt, produce, and bakery stores rely on point of sale (POS) systems for their operations, but compliance with the regulatory environment has once again take stage. NTEP requirements have been highlighted as States across the United States have begun operations to ensure that stores involved in the sale of weighted products are certified. Unfortunately...

Gracias a nuestro alcance global, recibimos casi cualquier tipo de solicitud y un sistema de punto de venta con una balanza de gramos es uno de ellos. Sistema Completo Punto de Venta Pre-Instalado Muchos de nuestros clientes en los Estados Unidos utilizan nuestros sistemas punto de venta de yogurt congelado con balanza de onzas en comparación con balanzas de gramo...

Looking for an iPad or tablet solution for your point of sale (POS) needs for froze yogurt? WATCH THIS VIDEO AND READ ON: (Video not loading, see it on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/UagFODjY2kg ) Your POS decisions is one of the most important partnership decisions you will make. Why? 1. Your POS company is your gate way to your money and...

Froyo World frozen yogurt is salted to open its Milford (Connecticut) located at 1670 Boston Post Road on August 10, 2013. As the exclusive point of sale (POS) provider of FroyoWorld, Sintel Systems enjoys assisting FroyoWorld and many of the world's frozen yogurt franchises continue expanding on the continued growing global appetite for this great and healthy frozen delight.

August 6, 2013 -  Staff members from kicked off the 2013 RSPA Retail Now conference in Las Vegas . The event from August 4 to 7 brings together industry leaders from the point of sale (POS), merchant account processing, and other technology related needs.   The conference is intended to be a forum for professionals in the industry. At the top...

August 1, 2013 - US District Judge Richard Leon on Wednesday rejected the the Federal Reserve's decision on debit cards swipe fees and as part of his 58-page ruling wrote,  “The Board has clearly disregarded Congress’s statutory intent by inappropriately inflating all debit card transaction fees by billions of dollars and failing to provide merchants with multiple unaffiliated networks for...

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

Have you seen a spike in the number of gluten-free takeout orders at restaurants? GrubHub reports “takeout orders containing gluten-free items grew by nearly 60 percent between April 2012 and May 2013.” While only 1 in 133 people has Celiac disease, which is triggered by hypersensitivity in the small intestine to gluten, about 28 percent of adults aged 18 and...

Los Angeles restaurant week which started July 15, 2013 will continue until July 26, 2013.

July 20, 2013 - Sintel Systems, a leading point of sale (POS) organization offering systems to the food truck industry, exhibited its newest POS at the 2013 Food Truck Business Expo in Los Angeles. Providing expert knowledge on the benefits of our mobile point of sale system, Sintel Systems discusses with prospective and current food truck owners the pros and...

17 de Julio del 2013 - Sintel Systems, el líder proveedor de sistemas Punto de Venta (TPV), lanza el video del nuevo modelo 5i. También puede ver nuestro video en YouTube:  http://youtu.be/UagFODjY2kg )   Sintel Systems es la única fuente de soluciones para su negocio, nuestro equipo de expertos negocia el complejo panorama de TPV para facilitarle a encontrar el...

July 17, 2013 - Sintel Systems, the leading provider of point of sale (POS) systems releases video of New model 5i. (You may also see the video on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/UagFODjY2kg ) Sintel Systems is 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...

With so many large pizza chains like Dominos, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s, it can be hard out there for a smaller pizza joint to advertise themselves. The Houston Chronicle published an article in their Small Business section with some creative ideas on marketing for pizza places. The article suggested: Promotions for Business- Selling pizza by the slice to local...

July 3, 2013 - Sintel Systems is exited to be joining Froyo Fix with opening its second location at 1365 Hartford Ave. Johnston, RI with a grand opening party planned for Sunday July 14th, 2013. This month is also the one-year anniversary of the opening of the first location which started operations in Narragansett in Rhode Island (91 Point Judith...

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An article on Entrepreneur.com gives some helpful insights on how a small business can best manage their inventory Maintaining Enough Inventory If your business is a start-up it might be quite difficult figuring out how much inventory to order, since you cannot go off of last year’s sales. The article suggests predicting your first year sales based on your business...

¿Está buscando software (TPV) Terminal Punto de Venta gratis para pizzería o restaurante? ¿Es dueño de una pizzería o restaurante y necesita software TPV? ¿Y hardware TPV, quiere eso gratis también? Algunos buscan hardware y software TPV gratis y otros barato Sintel Systems vs. TPV Gratis Si es esto lo que está buscando, es tiempo de que se ponga en...

In today's airports, delays don't necessary translate to endless boredom. More than ever, airports are offering a range of amenities from shopping options, to restaurants, bars, pubs, and all sorts of fast food. Some (i.e. Las Vegas) even offer health and fitness facilities. Chicago's Midway which is fast becoming an convenient alternative to O'Hare also offers a variety of great...

We don't know anyone who wouldn't like to increase sales, so we like the tips in this smart post from The Point of Sale News.       At a glance, the big news is all the new next-generation POS options intended to help operators increase sales rather than simply help reduce operating costs. Available features include: 1.    Integrated eCommerce...

June 13, 2013 - Chicago, IL - Lunch along the Chicago River at the Fulton's on the River (315 North La Salle Street) did not suggest what was to come in the late afternoon and early evenings hours of Wednesday as Sintel Systems staff were planning their return to Los Angeles. After a week of visiting existing clients (restaurant, pizza...

June 6, 2013 - The leader in Pizza POS (point of sale) is once again returning to one of the nation's best Pizza cities. BestPizzaPOS.com, a division of Sintel Systems, is coming to Chicago from June 8 to June 12 to visit its vast network of satisfied clients including some of Chicago's top pizzerias. According to one company executive, "We...

Part II: The Gelato Challenge Arriving in San Francisco at night was fascinating. I love this City. It has culture, great people, and awesome views. By the time we arrived, we had to wait on the gelato since all the locations were closed. The next day we went out and decided to visit the ones within our neighborhood first because...

If you are looking for a POS system for your Pizzaria, what are the most common mistakes you should watch out for. 1. HOMEWORK: With all that is going on with your business, it becomes hard to find the time to do your homework and research. Choosing the cheapest or most expensive system will not guarantee you success. We actually...

With everything that it takes to open up a restaurant, sometimes one of the most important part of your operation (Point of Sale) system is overlooked until only a few days before opening. Without a POS, your restaurant will essentially not start working because a Point of Sale system is at the heart of any business.

Only about a year of openning its first location in Great Neck, New York, 32 Degree Frozen Yogurt is slated to open its second locaiton in Astoria, New York on 2242 31st Street. The first locaiton was opened in April of 2011 on 27B Great Neck Road. At its inception, 32 Degree choose Sintel Systems as its POS provider.

Los Angeles, Ca - 28 de Mayo, 2013 - Después de lanzar la idea de su nuevo sistema TPV (Point of Sale POS en inglés), a mediados de Abril, Sintel Systems ha anunciado esta mañana que sus sistemas 5i destinados a entregar el 13 de Junio del 2013, el cual ha llegado a su cierre por el precio promocional empezando...

A fraudulent chargeback is when a “successful customer dispute over a legitimate transaction. One in which he or she knowingly and purposely participated and for which the customer is fully responsible”, states the Credit Card Blog by UniBul. Fraudulent chargebacks stem from consumers trying to game the system that is at the same time trying to protect them from fraud...

¿Busca un sistema Terminal Punto de Venta TPV (Point of Sale POS en inglés) en Español? No busque más, Sintel Systems es la respuesta Sintel Systems es un proveedor de calidad de sistemas para Terminal Punto de Venta (TPV) o Point of Sale POS en inglés a través de los sectores minoristas y de servicios, incluyendo tiendas de yogurt, pizzerías...

Citing the recent release of the annual Chain Restaurant Industry Review from GE Franchise Finance (GEFF), Nation's Restaurant News reports on how restaurants are adapting to economic challenges. It's good news, as restaurants are adapting well to "consumer preferences and economic challenges" — as well as "whatever's thrown at them," said Kimberly Savilonis, Senior Vice President for GEFF and an author of...

Los Angeles, CA - May 28, 2013 - After releasing just a glimpse of the newest 5i POS system in mid-April, Sintel Systems announced early this morning that all 5i systems intended for delivery for June of 2013 were "spoken for" as close of business May 24, 2013. All promotional pricing has ended for the 5i. Senior staff members with...

There are many service and goods that should be provided locally including your doctor and dry cleaning, but the advantages of having an international POS (point of sale) partner far outweigh those of a perceived local provider. The main reason for choosing local is the perception of better service which varies depending on the exact service or product needed. As...

Is PayPal's Mobile Payment System a Good Thing? Mobile Point of Sale Systems is all the rage. The newest company to join the race is PayPal. PayPal is already well known for their mobile payment solutions for Smartphones. At the beginning of this year, they launched a mobile payment version for the iPad. PayPal is targeting small businesses that do...

El Boom del Yogurt Helado en Ecuador Yogurt Persa fue la primera franquicia de Yogurt Helado en Ecuador fundada en 1998.  Pioneros en desarrollar la primera franquicia en Ecuador en la industria del Yogurt Helado.  El concepto del Yogurt Helado, ha explotado en los últimos 3 años en Ecuador, pero también está explotando en Perú, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Brazil, Costa...

Crucial Considerations Before Purchasing a Cash Drawer Point of Sale News has a thorough primer on cash drawer considerations in which they explore all the major factors to help business owners choose the right drawers tailored to their needs: cost; space requirements; durability, reliability, and length of warranty; manual or electronic opening tied to traffic volume; compatibility with your POS...

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Últimamente, hemos recibido un alto número de llamadas de empresarios y potenciales empresarios de tiendas de Yogurt Congelado pregutando por Peso Tara.  La pregunta princípal es:   Tengo que pesar en tara mi software para yogurt congelado, o algún otro elememto que se pese en mi estado? Balanza para Yogurt Congelado Por suspuesto, tenemos un amplio conocimiento sobre computadoras, tecnología, sistemas...

El ABC de las Franquicias de Restaurantes Novatos franquicieros de restaurantes harían bien en aprender la terminología de la industria, como se detalla en los 16 Términos más Comunes de las Franquicias en Entrepeneur.com:  Explicado. Para familiarizarse con las tendencias de franquicias e industrias en crecimiento Entrepeneur.com clasifca las mejores franquicias de los Estados Unidos cada año, con las 500...

Los Angeles, Ca - May 8 ,2013 - If you ever wondered who will make a cool POS system, now you have your answer. The sleekest and coolest Point of Sale System has been released by Sintel Systems. Dubbed the iPad on steroids, Sintel Systems finally meets the demands of the market with cool look and practicality. It is not...

6 Consejos de los Profesionales Sobre Ser Dueño de Un Restaurante Ser dueño de un restaurante no es tarea fácil.  Si es el primer restaurante que está abriendo o el quinto, siempre habrá algo que aprender. Restauranteros conocidos como Rodger Berkowitz (Legal Sea Foods), Tom Coliccho (Top Chef,  Craft Family Restaurants) y Barbara Lynch (No.9 Park) por nombrar algunos, hablaron...

Avoid the Risks of Outdated Credit Card Processing (Part 2) Continued from Part 1 The Merchant Bill of Rights includes: #7 The right to encrypted card numbers and secure transactions "Obviously, you would never want the credit, debit and PIN numbers of your customers stolen by hackers. Large payments processors prevent hundreds of thousands of attempted hacks every day with...

Avoid the Risks of Outdated Credit Card Processing (Part 1) Business owners may not be aware of the liabilities they face if their credit card processing is not up to date and secured against hackers. Credit card companies may argue that outdated processing technology in effect broadcasts information negligently, and insurance carriers may not cover this, highlighting the importance of both...

Pricing Insights Help Overcome Customer Irrationality   Inc.com has some "Pricing Rules You Need to Know" to help "make the most of customer weirdness" — i.e., irrationality about pricing. Their ABCs of Pricing states, "Buyers are irrational. Predictably so," detailing "three of the frameworks — 'anchors,' 'bumps,' and 'charms' — they use to decide what they’ll pay for your product or services." Querying...

Are Mobile Devices the New Currency? The Point of Sale News asks, "How Close Are We to Cashless Commerce?" and answers with 2020 vision: the prediction that mobile payments may replace cash and credit cards by as soon as 2020 according to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project on "The Future of Money." With the surge in POS...

5 Restaurant Trends to Watch This Spring The birds are chirping, kids are once again playing outside, and your allergies are acting up. This can only mean one thing: spring has finally sprung. Last month, Nation's Restaurant News published an article titled 5 Restaurant Trends to Watch This Spring. Mediterranean Look out for Mediterranean influences at many restaurants this season...

Guías Turísticas de PIzza en Chicago Chicago y Pizza.  Son dos palabras que son sinónimos entre sí.  No sólo hay un tipo de pizza.  Hay diferentes tipos de pizza en Chicago:  masa gruesa, corteza delgada, pan pizza, al horno de leña, estilo artesanal, Napolitana y probablemente algún chef en alguna parte está creando un nuevo tipo de pizza en este...

4 of The Best Gadgets for Business There are so many gadgets out there that sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming. Entrepreneur.com released their “pick for the best new business gadgets.”, which lists their favorites in four different categories along with some top alternatives. Tablet PCs: BlackBerry Playbook   (under $500), this seven inch tablet comes equipped with a 1GHz...

Correo Eléctronico vs. Recibos Impresos?  Algunos datos a considerar. "Le gustaría su recibo enviado a su e-mail o impreso?" poco a poco esta frase se está convirtiendo en una frase popular de los cajeros en la actualidad. Celerant Technologies recientemente reveló algunos datos impactantes calculando el resultado ambiental de la impresión de recibos. Sólo en los E.U., minoristas consumen 640,000...