Restaurant POS

The New York based QSR, Shake Shack, has begun increasing wages to stay ahead of impending labor increases. All four of its Washington D.C. locations will begin paying their employees $12 an hour. Many quick service chains have increased wages to absorb rising costs in various cities. CFO Jeff Uttz, regarded the rise as an investment in the development of...

Oasis frozen yogurt store,  located at Armadale Shopping City, Store #35 – Jull Street , Armadale, WA 06212, Australia, offers a variety of specials. On Oasis’ Facebook site you can always see the specials and their latest news. One of their specials is for example a 30-days free membership. You earn this offer when you go to Oasis and buy some...

The three largest fast food chains in the world are McDonald’s, KFC, and Subway. Slogan: i’m lovin’ it What does McDonald’s serve? McDonald’s mainly sells Burgers. Locations: Worldwide there are 18,710 stores. History: McDonald’s was founded on May 15, 1940 in San Bernardino, California  and McDonald's Corporation on April 15, 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Today it is the largest...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our POS Software is NTEP Certified  for processing of weighted items such as produce, frozen yogurt, candy and much much more. Customers who purchase point of scale systems with integrated scales will be required to purchase the proper permits from the local Departments of Weights and Measures. In most cases shortly after opening a city inspector will visit your store...

If you are near Dayton, OH and looking for a mouth-watering Asian food experience, Ginger and Spice is a must for you. Now open, the restaurant serves up a variety of delicious foods that can satisfy your cravings. The menu extends from small plates including wontons, spring rolls, and pot stickers, to soups, noodles, rice plates, and more. There are...

It was while working for the New York subway system that Tom Scarda found his own track to a career in franchising. As a first step, Scarda became trained as a FranChoice consultant and a certified franchise executive. Soon Scarda was New York's first Maui Wowi franchisee, in the New York City's Jacob Javits Convention Center, one of the hottest...

A strategy to expand without significant capital expenditures has Steak 'n Shake franchising more aggressively. A recent Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) report on Steak 'n Shake's financial results notes that according to a 2014 annual report released by parent Biglari Holdings total earnings before income taxes fell nearly $2 million, to $26.5 million in 2014, from $28.4 million a year...

News about point of sale data breaches continues unabated but we also see convictions of those who would conspire to hack into point of sale (POS) systems. One such example is found in a post by Grant Gross on PCWorld.com's LEGAL business, security blog, "U.S. man sentenced for hacking POS systems at Subway." As the only full-service point of sale...

For 34 years, Bryan Rhodes worked his way up the ladder in the fast-food franchise industry, from beginning behind the counter to ultimately become the vice president of operations at a Burger King franchise. Only then did Rhodes conclude that, well, the restaurant industry wasn't for him — but franchising was. In a recent Franchise Players Q&A interview, Rhodes talks...

We love reading about how franchising can power growth for privately held companies. Any way you slice it, it's hard to imagine how the Achatz Handmade Pie Co. could establish 150 locations across the United States in the next five years without turning to franchising. Indeed, after 21 years the much-loved brand based in Michigan's Chesterfield Township has sold its...

Like many national chain restaurants, Buffalo's Cafe has a tagline: Buffalo’s Cafe – Where Everyone Is Family ™. Paul Dalrymple is one Buffalo's Cafe franchisee that took his tagline to heart. Before he said his "I do" Dalrymple and his future father-in-law had been partners in a Buffalo's Cafe franchise. Dalrymple now has three sons, and the family partnership now...

A number of once-thriving franchises are facing disgruntled franchisees, store closures, bankruptcies and never-imagined marketing scenarios. In their recent Better Your Business special report, "How To Steer Clear Of Franchise Financial Disasters," CNBC.com's Zac Bissonnette speaks with an unnamed Quiznos franchisee who summed up his experience: "There has been a decline in support. The corporate and field office support staff...

For Affordable Homes of South Texas (AHSTI) director Bobby Calvillo, whose job it is to help his organization build enough homes to meet the needs of low-income South Texan families, creating the means for having a constant positive cash flow was a top priority. So in 2012, Calvillo convinced the AHSTI board to build a Blimpie restaurant in Weslaco, Texas. In...

Panini Café, a popular dining option that combines Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, has now expanded to Glendale, CA on the corner of Lexington and Brand Blvd. The grand opening is today, November 3. With locations in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, and three locations in Orange County, Glendale was the next clear choice for the business. The Irvine-based...

We enjoy reading the Q&A posts in the Franchise Players section on the website Entrepreneur.com, and wish to share, in particular, the one recently with seasoned franchisee Binoy Kothari. In his Q&A with Entrepreneur.com, Kothari shares how he sought opportunities in the restaurant industry and became a franchisee, beginning with Subway in 2002. In 2010, he purchased three struggling Baskin-Robbins...

Texas Roadhouse, the steakhouse franchise, has been rounding up sales as it grows out its footprint, according to the Motley Fool in a recent Top Franchises post on Nasdaq.com. 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 franchise hopefuls...

News has arrived of another point of sale (POS) security infiltration; one similar to those which compromised Target, Neiman Marcus, UPS, Michaels Stores, Walmart and SuperValu. We found details of the malware attack in a recent post on the personal finance website PFHub.com, "Malware Installed on Jimmy John’s POS System: Data Breach," which states that Jimmy John's fell victim to...

More information is coming available regarding Apple's new mobile payments system. According to a recent post on the website pymnts.com, the Apple payment system will use tokenization as well as contactless payment based on the new point of sale terminals used in the company's own stores. As the only full-service point of sale provider — from software development to franchise...

For the restaurant industry, August 2014 was the best sales month in more than two-and-a-half years — more evidence that the economic sector is recovering. In a recent online post, "Restaurant sales rose, traffic slid in August," Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) writes, "August was the best month for the restaurant industry in terms of sales growth since February 2012, and...

Just as Californians remain committed to their In-n-Out burgers, those in the East Coast feel the same about Shake Shack. The New York City based chain restaurant started out as a food cart in Madison Square Park in July of 2004. Since then, it has expanded to over 40 different stores. The interesting part? There are no Shake Shacks to...

The recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling, that McDonald's is considered to be a co-employer along with the owner of a franchise, continues to send shockwaves in the fast-food sector of the economy. As one example, California is expected to pass S.B. 610, called the California Franchise Relations Act, which will bolster the rights of franchise owners and give...

Eat. Mor. Chikin. That’s what Chik-Fil-A has been telling Americans...and eat more chicken they did. Chik-Fil-A has now surpassed KFC in total U.S. sales, grossing $5 billion last year. This number, close to $800 million over KFC’s $4.22 billion, places them at the top of the U.S. fast-food chicken service. Ironically, Chik-Fil-A was able t o accomplish this goal with...

San Francisco’s next café is a little bit more eccentric than you would expect…especially because it involves cats. Yes, you read the correctly. A cat café. Now before you pack your feline friend and head over to KitTea, think again. It isn’t a café to bring your own cats to have tea with you. Instead, it is a place where...

Doug Sohn, owner of Chicago’s famous Hot Doug, recently announced that the restaurant will be permanently closing on October 3rd. A short message about a “permanent vacation” was posted on his website, letting his fans know of the closing. According to DNAinfo Chicago, Sohn stated, “There really is no overwhelming reason other than it’s time to go do something else...

The season finale of Restaurant Startup focuses on two teams who “see big bucks in their single concept ideas.” Bon Chovie is a business based out of Brooklyn, New York. Their concept is simple: fried anchovies! The Whole Beast comes next, a husband and wife team who specialize in whole animal cooking, just as the name suggests. After some discussion...

Gourmet Hamburgers Fast food burgers are, well, done. In "Americans Are Totally Over Fast Food Burgers," the title of an interesting online article on The Huffington Post, Jillian Berman writes, "Some day soon, a burger and fries will no longer be the quintessential American fast-food meal." Berman's claim is supported by a recent report from analysts at Janney Capital...

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...

Let us begin with a highlighted business tip from an EKS&H article that sparked this No 2: Hug Your Customers Ask your customers how they are doing. After all, the health of your customer’s business drives the health of your business. Approach your customers with a sense of humility. Spend some time listening and asking questions. Be proactive, and let...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) will continue to be affected by trends, some new and some continuing, according to the experts queried by ERP observer EnterpriseAppsToday.com. "The Top 8 ERP Trends for 2014," EnterpriseAppsToday.com's recent blog post is a fascinating read on the changes, and challenges, ahead for ERP. Time to start planning — for how you'll be making resource plans...

For today's retailers, taking care of business means mobile point of sale (MPOS). Cash registers have left the building, or are on their way out the door. "The Cash Registers Days Are Numbered," a recent article citing a Onepoll study on POS industry website PointofSale.com, states that over half of Americans believe the cash register is "outdated" and will be...

The phenomenon and randomness of the Yelp user review continues to rattle small businesses, and restaurants in particular. Restaurants account for the largest slice of the Yelp pie (with shopping a distant second and nightlife an even-more-distant third), and estimates are that more than 40% of restaurant patrons review their experiences on Yelp.  Clearly, this is a topic that needs...

Louis Sullivan, the great American architect, coined his famous dictum, "Form ever follows function" — although across time, the word "ever" was dropped. Although Sullivan likely never ate frozen yogurt, the spirit of his phrase lives on in frozen yogurt entrepreneurial ingenuity. Take, for example, the recent story published on the Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) website, "Fro-Yo Chain Looks to...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! The truth of this old bromide is found in modern franchising, and in particular, the retail frozen yogurt segment. "Although the popularity of the frozen yogurt franchise industry suffered a decline in the late 1990s, the category has been making a colossal comeback in the last decade, with a new generation of flavors, toppings, and...

We're guessing that not many froyo franchisers keep their fingers on the pulse of Glamour magazine's dictated "Dos and Don’ts." But then, Glamour doesn't usually cover a subject of such great interest: advice on froyo portion and cost control. So what's the froyo "fashion"? We turn to a recent Glamour.com post entitled "Healthy Eating: The Dos and Don’ts of Frozen...

Along with our customers, we're buoyed by a USA Today report that, despite October's partial government shutdown, "Activity at service firms accelerated, boosted by a jump in sales and more hiring." Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the retail, restaurant and service industries POS marketplace, we share these service sector growth trends with our customers and franchise hopefuls...

Just as we happily share our vast point of sale (POS) experience and expertise with startup owners in order to help them make the best decisions from the very beginning, we at Sintel Systems are happy to share articles, advice and commentary about the retail restaurant market. The RR post is a worthwhile (if lengthy) read, thus we've provided a...

In an article posted on their website, "Why Everyone Is Rushing To Open Frozen Yogurt Stores," BusinessInsider (BI) looks into how the frozen yogurt (froyo) market sector is once again booming. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the frozen yogurt segment of the restaurant POS marketplace, we share these findings with our customers and franchise hopefuls looking for key...

Stronger than ever, frozen yogurt has staged a comeback in 2013, according to "Frozen Yogurt Industry Analysis 2013 – Cost & Trends" report by franchise industry observer franchiseHELP.com. "Although the popularity of the frozen yogurt franchise industry suffered a decline in the late 1990s, the category has been making a colossal comeback in the last decade, with a new generation...

British chef Robert Irvine, best known for his Food Network Show, Restaurant Impossible, recently spoke with Hospitality Technology to discuss how restaurants can make technology work for them. Irvine spoke about how he feels restaurateurs tend to underutilize Point of Sale Systems. “The systems have many different capabilities beyond just ordering food including helping to manage inventory and can issue...

Entrepreneur has released their 2013 report on the fastest-growing franchises in North America, with Subway scoring at number one. Not surprisingly, numerous other Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) dominate the list (25 out of 106 listings). Notably, Chester's chicken, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops and Dunkin' Donuts made the top ten, while frozen yogurt continues it meteoric rise with Menchie's (no. 17), Orange Leaf (no. 20), and Red Mango (no. 38) the fastest-spreading. In a similar icy vein, Kona Ice shaved ice trucks...

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...

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...

Growing businesses need their tech to grow with them. Entrepreneur.com recently sifted through the clutter to suggest 15 tech plays including computers, displays, tablets and accessories that could help a variety of businesses, including restaurants. Designed to protect your tech assets, the "power tools" specifically selected for restaurants, the Logitech Keyboard K310 ($40) and LifeProof nuud iPad case (starting at $100), were chosen because...

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...

Inc.com came out with a list of “8 Things You Should Not Do Every Day.”  Are you guilty of any of these bad habits? 1.    Checking your phone while talking to someone else There is nothing as rude as being in the middle of a conversation with someone, when they pull out their phone and start typing away. Pretty much...

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...

Brand loyalty is extremely important for every restaurant and retail store big or small. Brand Keys recently released their 2013 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, which forecasts customer devotion across brands. To make such predictions there is a lot of math involved and highly secretive algorithms.  Brand Keys states they are “the only research consultancy in the world that specializes in...

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...

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...

Five Coping Strategies for a Sales Slump "Into the life of every business, a sales slump will eventually fall," reports Inc.com. "Customers cancel orders, opportunities get delayed, prospects turn out to be dead-ends. Worst case, you can have a 'perfect storm' where nothing seems to go right." What to do? "Keep your head down and soldier on," and: 1. Don't...

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...

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...