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Taco Bell announced Wednesday it will be partnering with a delivery-service start up to bring their burritos and Crunchwraps right to your front steps. DoorDash, which started in Palo Alto in 2012, will deliver daytime orders to 90 cities in California and Texas. Customers in 200 cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and Dallas, can create custom orders...

As an active member of our own community, Sintel Systems enjoys sharing stories of business owners who do something remarkable for theirs. Restaurant owner, Michael Tabrizi, of Tabrizi's Mediterranean restaurant opted out of participating in this years Baltimore restaurant week and pledge to feed the homeless. Instead of offering a prix-fixe menu to regular customers he will close his restaurant...

Starting Tuesday, Starbucks will increase the price of your morning coffee by 5 to 20 cents. The coffee shop chain did not comment on which drinks will be affected since prices differ for different regions Although, the company had an 18% boost in profits this quarter, the increase follows many in the past three years. Starbucks spokesperson Lisa Passa stated...

Every year on July 6, restaurants across the nation celebrate National Fried Chicken Day. This day is meant to celebrate "America's restaurant staple food" and one of the nations most beloved southern entree. Chefs use this day to experiment with different flavors and techniques of cooking up this delicious eat. Scottish immigrants introduced frying battered chicken in lard to the...

Recent food trends have cast unfavorable sentiment towards the food and beverage industry. Genetically Modified Organisms illustrate the flaws in America's food system. Generally, consumers mistrust GMO produce and its manufacturers, whether their information is accurate or not. Stigma towards GMOs include: 1. Unnaturally modified in labs 2. Consequences of long term use on human health are unknown 3. Long...

DineL.A. celebrates its biannual Restaurant Week starting Monday July 13- Sunday 26, 2015. Enjoy specially prix-fixe lunch and dinner from the finest restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Whether a tourist or native do not miss this opportunity to savor the diverse culinary experiences the city has to offer. Lunch prices are set at $15, $20 or $25 and Dinner...

On Monday, President Obama's proposed a bill increasing the overtime salary threshold. Approximately five million workers would be affected by the increase. The new plan, which Obama announced in a HuffingtonPost blog, will almost double the current threshold from $23,660 to $50,440. Thousands of restaurant employers and workers would be unfavorably affected. Higher cost of labor production would cut the...

After a recently released report by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Whole Foods Co-CEOs admit to overpricing packaged fruit. Inspectors previously stated it was the worse mislabeling they had seen in years. Whole Food  had denied all allegations until John Mackey and Water Robb apologized over a video filmed in a prepacked fruit aisle at an undisclosed...

In the fall, MasterCard will begin testing biometrics to secure online payments. Customers will be required to hold up their phone and take a picture when completing an online purchase. Various methods of identification will be tested. Director of innovative solutions for combating fraud, Ajay Bhalla,  noted the ensuing generation "is into selfies,"  assuring they will adapt to new technology...

As the exclusive POS provider of Froyoworld, Sintel Systems is proud to the opening of the new Froyoworld at Connecticut Science Center. Located at 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103, a sweet treat should make your next visit to the science center extra enjoyable. Froyoworld at Connecticut Science Center officially opened June 25, 2015, make your way in for some...

Create your own pizza concept, 800° Degrees is serving up a lot more than delicious pizzas. Opened in January 2012, the quick service concept has been serving nothing but the freshest ingredients. Dishing out Neapolitan style pizza,  800° Degrees has quickly become a fan favorite. The seven store chain, all of which are located in California and Nevada, is expected...

As part of McDonald's Turnaround Plan, the traditional quick serve burger chain is expected to be closing a "minimal" amount of US Stores. For the first time in more than forty years McDonald's is decreasing. According to an Associated Press review the last time the burger chain experienced more closures than opening within a year was during the 1970s. There...

According to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Whole Foods Grocers is mislabeling pre-packaged foods. Inspectors from consumer affairs say "this is the worst case of mislabeling they have seen in their careers." Approximately 89% of packages violated federal rules, which sanctions how much a package could deviate from the actual weight. Inspectors found nearly 80 types of...

Why is another reason POS Technical Support Needed?  Here are some hints: 1. Dairy Queen - Backoffice malware attacks customer data at 395 stores. 2. P.F. Chang’s - Credit and debit card information had been compromised at 33 restaurants, dating back to October 2013. 3. Michaels Stores -  About 3 million customer debit and credit cards were acknowledged stolen by...

Late last month Puerto Rica lawmakers approved a bill to increase sales tax. The approved bill will increase sales tax to 11.5 percent from the previous 7 percent, excluding certain processed foods. A new 4% tax will also be added on professional services. The unincorporated American territory has been facing steady downhill recession for approximately 8 years. Speculation the island...

Modern day internet technology provides businesses with resources, which are often free like social media, to advertise and bolster revenue. The use of such outlets has helped and transformed the restaurant industry. With little resources, restaurants can expand their marketing budget and raise profits. The Huffingtonpost.com provides these four tips to maxamize the opportunities of today's internet age: 1. Revamp...

A Point of Sale (POS) systems is a key component for many industries, including frozen yogurt, grocery markets and bakeries. POS systems are needed to operate and sell items efficiently, which is an important aspect of service industries. It is more evident how necessary POS systems are in operations where delivery and weight integration is needed to perform transactions Generally...

Better Burger chains are challenging traditional quick service restaurants like McDonald's and  are winning Led by Shake Shack, chains providing better quality ingredients, are stealing market share form long established corporations. Single restaurant locations are roughly worth $50 million dollars. Customers usually expect to wait in long lines for a taste of their food and shakes. Investors are vying for...

New concept is giving grocery stores a high-tech upgrade. Des Moines, Iowa is planning on opening the first ever robotic grocery store. Experimenting with vending machine models, Oasis24seven and the nonprofit Eat Greater want to bring food and convenience to locals at anytime. Areas of Des Moines lack quality food and they want robotic unit to fill in the gaps...

Attempting to improve food quality, Starbucks Coffee purchased San Francisco local bakery chain for $100 million dollars. Although Starbucks wanted to build on the 19 chain brand, its main focus was to better compete with Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's. Nearly three years since they sell, America's largest chain of coffee shops backtracked on their decision. Late Thursday night Starbucks announced...

DineL.A. celebrates its biannual Restaurant Week starting Monday July 13- Sunday 26, 2015. Enjoy specially prix-fixe lunch and dinner from the finest restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Whether a tourist or native do not miss this opportunity to savor the diverse culinary experiences the city has to offer. Lunch prices are set at $15, $20 or $25 and Dinner...

Aldi, a German owned chain of grocery stores is coming to California. By 2016, they plan on opening 45 stores in Southern California. Aldi is expected to open their first SoCal store as of March and 25 by June 2016. The first US store was opened in 1976 in Iowa. Currently they operate 1,400 stores in 32 states. Aldi's is...

Los Angeles Beer Week has finally arrived. Starting June 20-28th local breweries, bars, restaurants, and other venues will be hosting special events to celebrate the culture of craft beers. Presented by the LA Brewers guild, the festival will showcase approximately 70 breweries with a large number being from around the Los Angeles area. Breweries like Smog City (ironically named after...

Monday investors were thrilled to learn  CVS health will buy Target pharmacies for $1.9 Billion. Mad Money host, Jim Cramer, commented on how ideal the sale was for both companies. Not only is there a large number number of baby boomers in need of health care, health insurance has become more widespread. The healthcare industry is a thriving. Cramer spoke...

San Francisco's measure against soda companies would also place Starbucks in the midst of the controversial ordinance. Bloomberg reports San Francisco is waging war against sugary drink producers, which also puts Starbucks on its hit list. The mandate would require companies to put health warning labels on advertisements and billboards. Similar to cigarette companies whose ads warn customers about risks...

Bill to increase minimum wage, signed by Mayor Garcetti,  has made Los Angeles the largest city with an expected $15 wage. Starting July 1, 2016, minimum wage increase to $10.50 cents will apply to companies in the city of LA with 26 or more employees. Companies with less than 26 employees will have until 2017 to increase their wage. LA...

Continuing celebrations for the twentieth year anniversary of the Frappuccino, Starbucks released six new flavors. Earlier this year limited edition birthday cake frapps was available, just one of many quirky flavors released over its lifespan. All six new flavors correspond  with the dessert theme. Customers creations over the years inspired these sweet treats and are said to remain a permanent...

Join Sintel Systems for a sinfully delicious dining experience in one of America's most beloved cities. For the ninth year in a row Three Square is hosting Las Vegas Restaurant Week 2015. Stop by your favorite eatery and support the cause to feed America. Participating in Restaurant Week could provide up to 18 additional meals for the less fortunate of...

Although using your debit or credit card wherever you may be is convenient, you become vulnerable to hackers. Using your card to complete transactions puts users at risk of identity theft. Always try to avoid using your card at these seven places to prevent a hacker from obtaining valuable information. Online Shopping The most important aspect of online shopping is...

Earlier this month Taco Bell announced a Chicago location has indeed applied for a liquor license. Accompanied by a new urban design, Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood store will be the first to serve alcohol. Thrillist announced the application for the license included descriptions of "twisted freezes" spiced with rum, tequila, and vodka. Beer and wine will also be on the...

Los Angeles International Airport will be home to the first 7Eleven unit inside a U.S. airport. The 950 sq feet unit rests in the Tom Bradley Terminal. Scheduled to open on June 24, the location will not be open 24 hours like regular 7Eleven store hours. Operations hours are from 6 a.m. to midnight. Although the location is relatively small...

Prior to becoming America's largest growing chain, Jerry Murrell originally founded Five Guys to keep his sons close to home. What he did not expect was his small burger place becoming the brightest star in the industry. Born and raised in Michigan, his father was rarely around and credits much of his success to his mother. From an early age...

Celebrating the 78th annual National Doughnut Day, participating independent and large chain donut shops will be offering free sweet treats. Taken place on the first Friday of  June, National Doughnut Day started in 1938 by the Salvation Army. Initiated during the  Great Depression, the holiday was a way to bring awareness of their social service programs. After 78 years they...

TripAdvisor's narrowed down the the top ten restaurants and states for the tastiest finger licking BBQ across America Judging was based on restaurants with more than 100 reviews, quality of reviews, and volume of reviews. Furthermore the taste of menu items was also taken into consideration. Chains with more than ten locations were excluded. These are the top 10 BBQ...

Earlier this month L.A city council approved a draft increasing minimum wage to fifteen dollars by 2020. The measure was scheduled for final approval Friday. The wage hike would phase the current $9 dollar minimum wage to 15 in the ensuing years. Businesses with less than 25 employees were given an extra year to increase wage. Prior to the approval...

Did you know that there is a direct correlation between the number of POS terminals in self-serve frozen yogurt shops and the rate of success? Walk into any successful frozen yogurt store and you will see 2 POS terminals. That is actually true for over 85% of the time. The only exception is very small shops (under 600 square feet...

Amazon, the largest e-commerce company, is launching same-day deliver for Prime Members in 14 cities including Los Angeles. Annual prime members who make a purchase of over $35 dollars prior the noon cutoff, should expect delivery before 9 p.m the same day. Operating seven days a week, prime members will be able to order more than a million items ranging...

Convenience store food bears an unappetizing stigma but increase quality of food and beverage may very well become a threat to the quick service industry. The NPD Research group conducted a study evaluating the rise of food-forward convenience visits. According to the research convenience stores have increased share of visits by five percent since 2009. By examining frequency of visits...

In 1984, commercial airline pilot, Walt Darren, had the idea of organizing a balloon festival. Joined by Evelyn Hacker, who suggested incorporating  Temecula Valley's natural attractions, came the popular festival. Sponsored by the community and other contributions until 1991 when the nonprofit organization, Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Association, was created for the enrichment and economic growth of the...

Following the lead of other major quick service chains, Pizza Hut announced Tuesday it would be removing artificial ingredients from pizzas. Only extending to locations in the US, all pizza's sold will be additive free by the end of July. Yum! Brands Inc, parent brand of Pizza Hut, also announced removal of additives from most of the Taco Bell menu...

Annually, the National Restaurant Association host a show in Chicago's McCormick Place exhibiting the newest trends, tips and tools of the restaurant industry. Throngs of business owners flock the show ground to uncover the next in the restaurant industry. Trends, such as conscious alternatives to food and packaging, were a prevalent topic. The 2015 show illustrated modern possibilities for the...

Founded in 2006, by Phillip Chang, the self-serve yogurt concept revolutionized the frozen yogurt industry. Yogurtland has spread across the globe establishing one of the leading brands. Yogurtland was founded in 2006 with its first location in Fullerton, CA. Center of operations for the largest franchised frozen yogurt brand is in Irvine, CA. Currently more than 300 locations are open...

Sintel Systems Back Office Software grants you total control of your business from the back end while employees are processing transactions. Without interrupting the front end of your business accessing operation management is simple. Compatible will all Sintel System Point of sale software, Back office features Application Service Provider(ASP). ASP allows business owners to view sales reports, employee time sheets,and...

After months of discussion, a measure to gradually increase minimum wage in  Los Angeles to fifteen by 2020 passed. Previous measures increased wage to nine dollars as of July, 2014 and ten by January, 2016. In October, Vice President Joe Biden met with Mayor Eric Garcetti concerning minimum wage. Biden suggested a raise to $13.75 would help spur economic growth...

Countless opposition is rising against major corporations concerning the fight for fifteen. Many states and cities have passed laws for the gradual incrementation of low wage workers pay but facilitators are gearing attacks at large corporations. Los Angeles County passed a bill earlier this week raising minimum wage to $15 by 2020. Efforts for higher minimum wage hint at a...

Starbucks has always been entwined in the music industry. Providing a platform for many new artist, the coffee shop chain has worked closely with the music industry. Attempting to revitalize the way consumers discover music Starbucks is partnering with Spotify to create a "music ecosystem" and of course reward loyal customers. The multi year partnership will bring together an exclusive...

Franchise legislation was approved by California State Assembly last Thursday, which intends on protecting franchisees from malpractice. Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a similar bill, SB 610, in September after foreseeing complications. The Vague and questionable language did not settle well with many, including the International Franchise Association (IFA). Coupled with concern of obscure measures, Brown suggested suitable laws were already...

Taco Bell announced last week, one of the brands new locations in Chicago has applied for a liquor license. Based in Irvine, California, the 6,500 unit chain is looking to increase with smaller urban venues. The Chicago location will be the first urban prototype. Locations will be roughly have the size of normal 3,000 square-foot restaurants. Evidently  new stores will...

In the past decade a technological revolution has taken place transforming all industries, particularly the restaurant industry. Sintel Systems - a point of sale provider to restaurant, retailers, and the service industry - understands knowing what is next for our industry is the best way to remain innovative and plan for success. Relaying information is how Sintel Systems helps customers...

Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) are convenient in controlling kitchen efficiency. Components of successful restaurants are dispensing exact orders and in good time. KDS offer kitchen staff visible, real-time information to https://sintelsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sintel-System-Kitchen-Display-System.jpproductively operate the back end of your restaurant. Mounted specifically to suit your kitchen, the seamless and intuitive system displays awaiting orders. Fanless design boasts an Dual Core Processor, providing...

Four leading companies have chosen to take on tech, which dramatically changed how large chains approach business. Over the past decade restaurants like Starbucks, Chili's, Dominoes, and Taco Bell have made it their mission statement to provide "superior order experiences." Nation's restaurant news discusses these leading innovative companies as they paved the way for the rest of the restaurant industry...

Early 2013 Canadian Finance minister withdrew circulation of the Canadian penny, which had been facing impending doom for a very long time. Canadians, as well as Americans, have put countless pennies in piggy banks or in the nooks and crannies of their homes. In effect, governments need to replenish idle coins. Canada's government enacted the discontinuance of the penny as...

Point of Sale (POS) breaches against major retailers have been a persistent issue since Target's breach, that stole 70 million consumer's credit card data. Afterward, retailers like Bebe, Home Depot, and now Starbucks have been victims of similar attacks. A new scam against the coffee shop giant is targeting store-value cards (gift cards) and mobile payment users. Hackers  have been...

Spread across the Caribbean Sea and organized by political entity, rest thousands of small islands. The island countries form Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts-and-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tabago...

Although being named one of the worst performers in the S&P 500 last year, Whole Foods is introducing a new chain aimed at a younger market. Various other companies have begun a tight race with the leading organic grocery chain. With a total of 417 locations currently open, the chain plans on opening 23 more by the end of 2015...

Starbucks loyalist have long awaited the launch of new express units and what better place than the city that never sleeps. Dubbed an "espresso shot" by the coffee shop empire, Starbucks debuted their first express unit in New York City. The  538 square feet location is powered by mobile point of sale systems to ensure productivity. Employees take order upon...