Point of Sale

Implementing new technology into your operation has to be executed flawlessly in order to avoid a flop on your investment.  As the leading point of sale provider globally, Sintel Systems, has worked with many business owners to implement new POS systems and Back Office Software in order to drive efficiency. Modifying franchise wide systems can become complicated. Besides having a...

With substantial decline in same store sales and several rough quarters, it seems Steve Easterbrook's turnaround plan for McDonald's is finally paying off. Efforts proved successful in the last quarter of 2015, when the quick service chain not only increased sales but recaptured a large number of customers who had been opting for competitors. Over the past months, Sintel Systems...

Wonder what EMV and liability shift everyone in the credit card world is talking about? Banks have been rapidly issuing EMV enabled chip cards in replacement of magnetic strip cards. EMV (Europay/MasterCard/Visa) is standard for inter-operation of integrated circuit cards (chip cards) for authenticating credit or debit card transactions. EMV is a global model for payment terminals and cards, which aims...

As of May 18, 2011, Visa amended Reason Code 74 "Late Presentment" to state "If transacrtions are not batched/settled within 10 days from the date of the transaction, Visa mandates that card-issuing banks use chargeback Code 74 for "Late Presentment" to issue a chargeback notice. Merchants will lose the transaction in question." In order to avoid late batch chargebacks, we...

Sintel Systems, as a direct processor, is asked the following question from potential clients who have never had experience with a POS system before: Do you integrate with a third party for payment processing? The short answer is that we used to prior to the introduction of EMV (Chip Cards) in 2016, but cannot due to 1) technological challenges, 2...

DineLA's Restaurant Week returns January 18-31, 2016! The 14-day dining event showcases Los Angeles distinct culinary scene. With more than 300 restaurant participating, you are bound to find a hidden gem! All restaurants offer pre-fixe lunch and dinner menus ranging from  $15, $20, and $25 for lunch, with dinner starting at $29, $39, and $49. Pick any two menu items...

If you are considering purchasing an iPad/ Tablet POS please take note of warranty issues. Although, we do offer tablet solutions, we do not recommend use for high volume operations due to durability factors. Unlike some of our other models, an iPads projected life cycle, according to tablet providers, is approximately 18 months. The abuse employees inflict on Tablets/iPads furthermore...

Tasty Image, "home of the ultimate chocolate experience," recently opened another location in Richmond, Texas. Started back in 2003 by single mother and entrepreneur, Derri Cerbone, Tasty Image has grown to be a global franchise with locations as far as Dubai. The idea came after attending a business opportunity trade show with a friend and from her home office in...

The past year marked a significant shift in restaurant operations as more restaurant chains began to resemble tech companies. From mobile apps, which incorporated ordering and payments, to delivery, restaurants began to understand the importance of maintaining a digital presence. The threat to brand comes with staying true to their core principles as they emerge as tech companies. Nation's Restaurant News...

Following the Hilton Point of Sale Breach, which took place last month, Hyatt Hotels announced this week their systems had been compromised. The company did not disclose what had been stolen but stated, upon discovering the malicious malware an investigation was launched. Hyatt worlwide, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has 627 properties in 52 countries. Only the 318 managed by Hyatt...

Sintel Systems es el único proveedor de servicios completos de Punto de Venta en Honduras y todo de Latin America la medida enla industria de ventas al por menor, restaurantes y servicios incluyendo tiendas de helados de yogurt, pizzerías, restaurantes de sushi, cafeterías, etc. Sintel Systems está aquí para ayudarle a hacer crecer su negocio. Como la única fuente para...

The Sintel Systems staff wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday this Christmas Season! 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 frozen yogurt shops, pizzerias, sushi restaurants, and cafés. As a single source for business solutions, our experienced, knowledgeable team negotiates the complex POS landscape for you...

Restaurant Startup hosted by Joe Bastianich, Tim Love, and Antonia Lofaso returns for the 3rd season starting Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 on CNBC.  Restaurant Startup Season 3 premiers with an all new cast of restaurateurs vying for an investment and a new venture capitalist willing to take the risk. Elizabeth Blau, famed restaurateur and entrepreneur, joins the tough table of critics who...

As the leading global point of sale provider, Sintel Systems aims to offer a wide range of services that suit all your business needs. Whether it be software in different languages to suit all industries or strong technical support staff, Sintel Systems is here to help your business grow. We offer Point of Sale Solutions to all types of industries...

Don't sacrifice the quality of your point of sale system by settling for an inexpensive solution. Even if you run into budgeting issues, your POS system should be an investment rather than a cost. For these reason we stress the importance of prioritizing "Point of Sale" at the top with "Product" and "Location." It is important for Sintel Systems to...

Another string of companies have fallen victim to point of sale breaches, with the latest being American hotel chain, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Hilton acknowledged Tuesday its POS and payment processing systems had been targeted by malware on two different occasions. Customers who visited a Hilton hotel last year between November 18 through December 5 or April 21 and July...

Initially created for appointment based operations, Sintel Systems salon and spa point of sale software is ideal for your hair salon, nail salon, or day spa. The simple user interface promotes daily front desk operations, employee management, and appointment scheduling. Managing costumers is conveniently executed through customer profile set up and purchase history features. The back-end of our software offers...

Today’s decisions drive tomorrow’s results.  Your POS system will be your revenue gateway and your POS partner will be your gatekeeper. So, your POS decision is very sensitive. It is as crucial as the location you select and the people you hire.  Changing your POS system if you make the wrong decision is a costly endeavourer. If you have never...

Chinese cuisine has become a favorite ethnic food appealing to millions of people across the world. Almost everyone enjoys Chinese food daily. It offers dishes that are known to be some of the tastiest, most affordable and distinctive in the world that brings a unique flavor to the table. From sweet and sour to spicy, from chicken to beef to...

With millions of Americans starting their day with coffee, let Sintel Systems Coffee Shop POS software be your choice. Checkouts have never been faster with our quick serve mode. The integrated weight scale allows customers to buy not only their cup of coffee, but their favorite unique blend of ground coffee. With a customer loyalty program, let your customers earn...

Sintel Systems All-in-One Tablet is a cloud based solution featuring an intuitive user interface that boosts productivity. Perfect for quick service restaurants, smaller fine dining establishments, frozen yogurt shops, limited retail operations, or salon and spas,  our Model Tablet-i is the compact solution for you Point of Sale needs. The powerful and reliable hardware/software features various components to effective and...

Before speeding on upgrading bits and parts of your system for EMV, understand the total cost. The recent implementation of EMV as of October 1, 2015 has many implications beyond just upgrading the MSR (magnetic strip reader)  of the POS system. The age of the POS hardware  and operating system also play an important role Here are some points: Most...

Whether you sell your pizza by the slice, delivery, or have a full-service restaurant, pizza POS systems from Sintel Systems will give your specific business everything that it needs. The software includes simplified menu management, custom delivery options, and called ID integration. A customer chooses their crust, sauce, cheese, and of course all the toppings. The pizza POS system in...

POS systems for Chinese Food and Asian Cuisine need to manage your entire inventory, with any small plates, soups, entrees, and additional modifiers for each order. Whether adding chicken, steak, or tofu, or specifying between various levels of spicy, you want to be able to easily manage each order to keep your customers satisfied. On top of that, wouldn't it...

Celebrate National Sandwich Day November 3, 2015, with Subway's "Buy One, Give One" campaign. Customers at participating locations will receive a free sub of equal or lesser value with the purchase of a 30oz soda and a six inch or footlong. The promotional ad encourages the buyer to share with a loved one or help someone in need. Subway's National...

One of a few new concepts making fresh made-to-order ice cream, Frozen 7 Decadent Nitrogen Ice Cream is opening their third locations. Nitrogren is the seventh most common element making up 78% of the worlds earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen is the fourth most common element found in the human body. Although, when used to make ice cream, nitrogen creates a creamy...

On Tuesday, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced it will be purchasing Rite Aid in a  $17.2 billion deal. If antitrust regulators approve the merger Walgreens will become the largest pharmaceutical retailer in the world. WBA will pay Rite Aid Corp $9 per share amounting to $9.4 billion dollars. The total value is equal to $17.2 billion, including dept. The chain...

Much like Amazon, Walmart is seeking government exemption from current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The retailer previously tested drones use inside warehouse but hopes to facilitate operations with outside use. If sanctioned Walmart will test parking lot and home delivery. Drones will also be used as surveillance  of distribution centers and other buildings. Earlier this year Amazon received sanctions...

The West Coast grocery chain announced it will close all of existing locations. Earlier this year Fresh & Easy revealed 50 stores would be closing, while the remaining would be redesigned but it seems like they have abandoned the idea. All of the 97 remaining stores and 3,000 employees in California, Arizona, and Nevada will be affected. More than half...

Eighty-one of the world's largest American based corporations recently signed a pledge aimed at reducing climate change. The White House backed initiative comes in part of UN discussions on a global climate deal. Companies who have signed the agreement range from large tech companies, retailers, clean energy corporations, and quick service chains. The first 13 committed to Obama's Climate Change...

Striving to maintain a successful bakery can be exhausting. Sintel System's Bakery Point of Sale Software is the perfect organizational tool to execute your business. In recent years trends like ornate cake designs and cupcake bakeries have been on the rise; consequently bake shops are expanding to meet higher demands by consumers. Our Bakery POS software has adapted to meet...

As the credit card industry undergoes a massive liability shift and banks are handing out new chip enabled cards, fraudsters see opportunities to defraud users. Banks have been mailing out EMV embedded micro-chipped cards to credit and debit card users in order to usher in a new standard of credit card processing. Business owners are not required to purchase EMV...

Sintel Systems has been a long standing provider of Frozen Yogurt Point of Sale (POS) Software. With our extensive knowledge and expertise in the industry we have modeled our program accordingly. The Sintel System team has thoroughly studied the market sector and trends in order to provide a competitive edge. Frozen Yogurt POS Software Powerful Menu Tool On-Hold Orders Tare...

Following the launch of its mobile ordering and pay to more than 7,400 locations, Starbucks Green Apron Delivery program debuts in one of the most iconic buildings of New York City. Announced earlier this year, the trial program use baristas as an in house delivery service. Starbucks "partners" deliver orders to building tenants, which are placed on a website solely...

Today we forget about our diets and health craze as we celebrate National Dessert Day! From chocolate cake to frozen yogurt and everything in between, revel in your forbidden desire. Similar to most faux food holidays, it is difficult to tell its origins. I guess we Americans just love our food but I am definitely not complaining, especially when restaurants...

Connecticut Restaurant Week starts October 12 - 18, 2015. Stop by participating restaurants from across Connecticut for delicious prix-fixe meal starting at $20.15 or $30.15 Use restaurant week as an opportunity to try new restaurants or visit your favorite spot for a special three course meal. Be sure to avoid disappointment and reserve your table in advance. As a leading...

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. HQ Functionality Real Time Customer Management Simplified Inventory Control Retail POS Software On-Hold/Suspended Orders Gift...

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. The user friendly front-end of the software allows for quick employee...

Bloated menus, demand for higher quality ingredients, and customization has led to a increase in average drive-thru wait times. QSR Magazine annual study of drive-thru orders noted average wait time was around 222 seconds compared to the previous year of 203.29 seconds. The decline in productivity is "pretty significant" according to QSR. Drive-thru times have increased greatly since QSR's  study in...

After announcing the closure of all its locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona, Haggan Inc. said Monday various grocery store chains placed bids to purchase shuttering locations. Haggen began struggling after buying 146 Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Safeway grocery stores last December. Mass expansion resulted in a drop of sales, causing Haggen to apply for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 11...

Sintel Systems technical support is an extensive program aimed at helping business owners succeed and prosper. Since we are a one-stop point of sale solution provider, meaning inquiries regarding our hardware, software, and services related to the POS system, can be answered by calling our technical support line directly. Technical support is one of the most important aspects of an...

Enhance your customers experience by integrating Sintel Systems POS with our mobile app. The use of gift and loyalty cards have countless benefits for businesses trying to build a devoted customer base. Issuing Gift Cards and collecting customer information are two key categories that can help a business succeed. Keeping track of customer information is incredibly beneficial to the growth of a new...

Independientemente de si usted vende su pizza en porciones, con entrega a domicilio o en un restaurante con servicio completo, los sistemas TPV para pizzerías de Sintel Systems le proporcionarán a su negocio todo lo que necesita. El software incluye gestión simplificada de menús, opciones de entrega personalizadas e identificación de llamadas integrada. El cliente elige la corteza, la salsa...

Celebrate what is dubbed as National Coffee Day (Coffee Day or International Coffee Day) by faux holiday defendants on September 29 with a free cup of joe. The origin of the beans holiday are unknown but companies and coffee aficionados alike celebrate with steamy deals. Dunkin' Donuts is offering free medium hot or iced dark roast coffees. Krispy Kreme is...

Con el software para Tiendas de Alimentos, Fruta y Verdura de Sintel Systems, su negocio funcionaráde manera eficaz y sin ningún contratiempo. La báscula integrada permite pesar fácilmente las frutas y verduras para que el pago en caja sea rápido y veloz. Para efectuar las transacciones aún más rápido, el software también incluye procesamiento de tarjetas de crédito integrado. Mantenga...

Amazon Prime, which usually costs $99 dollars for an annual subscription, is on sale for $67 dollars in honor  of the five Emmy Awards their original series "Transparent" received. Longstanding members were angered by the one day because it only extends to new subscriptions. One user posted a disgruntled comment on an Amazon forum stating he will not be renewing...

Si bien los salones y los spas siguen satisfaciendo las demandas de sus clientes, la industria de los puntos de venta ha aumentado su desarrollo para satisfacer las necesidades de los salones. El software TPV de Sintel Systems para salones y spas ofrece una agenda de citas fácil de usar con un cómodo historial de compras y servicios prestados al...

Consumers and health groups have urged restaurants to make the switch to antibiotic free meats amid health concerns. Antibiotic use in the production of poultry and other meats have created antibitotic resistant bacteria. Groups such as the Natural Resources Defense Council, Consumer Reports publisher, Consumers Union, and various other groups claim the restaurant industry is not doing enough to reduce...

San Diego restaurant week 2015 kicks off today until September 27, with over 180 restaurants participating. Join San Diego Restaurant Week and Sysco in their Food 4 Kids campaign. The event will provide food packages for hungry children from low income families. During restaurant week snap a picture of you participating and tag #Food4kids. For every post Sysco will donate...

Originally offered to McDonald's, who immediately turned it down, fast food chains jumped on the opportunity to collaborate. The 'Peace Burger' will combine ingredients from Denny's Bacon Slamburger, Wayback's Wayback Classic, Krystal's Cheese Krystal, Giraffas' Brutus, and Burger King's Whopper.  Starting at 11 a.m. up until 6 p.m. a pop up location in Atlanta will be cooking up the exclusive burger and...

El acceso a la gestión de las operaciones es esencial para su negocio, pero interrumpir las transacciones de los clientes para obtener la información necesaria puede ser perjudicial. El Software de Back Office de Sintel Systems le permite ver las hojas de asistencia de los empleados, gestionar el inventario y analizar los informes de ventas desde cualquier lugar. El software...

A growing number of build-your-own pizza concepts have been flourishing in Los Angeles, offering similar signature pies, baked in high-temperature ovens, and meant to attract millennials. The fast-casual pizza niche is one of the hottest concepts in the restaurant industry. Although there are some growing brands on the east coast like Your Pie and Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, the leading...

Target will face a class-action suit after a United States judge approved several banks attempt to prosecute the retailer for its massive point of sale data breach in 2013. The breach, which took place at the peak of the holiday season, jeopardized over 40 million credit cards. It went unnoticed for weeks including one of the busiest shopping day of...

Taco bell has announced new urban Wicker Park location in Chicago will open on September 22. The San Francisco location opening is unclear but it is also expected to begin operations later this month. Dubbed Taco Bell Cantinas, urban locations are meant to engage millennials who live in inner-city areas. The Cantina name will only be used for urban units...

The west coast has long since been the battleground for ice cream and frozen yogurt shops vying for consumer's choice. Since 2008 numerous frozen yogurt chains opened causing an average of 21% increase on yearly sales, according to market research. We saw the emergence of notable chains like Menchies, Yogurtland, Pinkberry, and Tutti Frutti; all of which began in California...