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Orange County celebrate its eighth Restaurant Week starting March 6-12, 2016. Orange county restaurant week features hundreds of restaurants serving up tasty dishes for delicious prices. The list of restaurants participating include: 25 Degrees 320 Main 370 Common Amorelias Mexican CaféAndrei's Restaurant AnQi Bistro Beachcomber Café BLK Earth Sea Spirits Bluefin Fine Japanese Cuisine Bluewater Grill Restaurant - Newport Beach...

In recent years health trends and new higher quality competitors have challenged traditional fast food chains, causing the term "fast food" to carry a great deal of negative connotations. New players are strategically pitting fast food vs fast casual, as the try to distance themselves from the unfavorable phrase. The term fast food has often been associated with obesity and...

New technological advancements demand all industries, including restaurants, adapt and form a digital presence in order to remain relevant. Implementing digital strategies is no longer an option and the new year will bring more restaurant operators concentrating on developing the restaurant experience through in-app integration and technology. In an excerpt from Entrepreneur.com specialist discuss the following aspects developing the restaurant experience...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Social media websites rejoiced earlier this week when Starbucks Coffee announced it will be offering the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) before fall even commenced. Tuesday marks the official return of their most popular seasonal drink. Starbucks unveiled the Pumpkin Spice Latte would be prepared with an all new recipe featuring real pumpkin. Following customers demands, Starbucks has removed all artificial...

Although, fried food continues to be the epitome of the American food industry, millennials have issued a movement against processed food that is causing a shift in the restaurant industry. Operators are seeking different approaches to meet growing demand for fresher sustainable products. A large faction of consumers are deviating from processed and artificial ingredients and seeking healthier alternatives. Customers...

El sistema de venta al por menor de Sintel Systems ofrece un software potente y profesional para su negocio. La funcionalidad de centro de operaciones, la gestión de clientes en tiempo real y el control de inventario simplificado, son sólo tres de las muchas características que convierten la gestión de sus operaciones en algo realmente sencillo. El software no sólo...

Gestionar su panadería nunca ha sido tan fácil con el software TPV (punto de venta) para panaderías de Sintel Systems. Con características totalmente personalizables, cualquier gran acontecimiento o pedido de catering puede ser llevado a cabo directamente a través del sistema. Mantenga un registro de los pedidos de tartas personalizadas y permita que los clientes efectúen depósitos al hacer sus...

After last weeks debacle between fast food giants McDonald's and Burger King, Denny's has stepped in to make an offer on the "peace burger." Burger King reached out to their longtime rival, McDonald's,  in a full page ad on Wednesday, August 26, New York Times Paper for a ceasefire. The "Open Letter" asked McDonald's to pause the so called burger...

The Restaurant business is one of the most competitive businesses all over the world and meeting customers demands is vital for success in this business. Cutting costs and service time by enhancing efficiencies and improving customer service is more important than ever. Point of sale systems are among the best tools to increase efficiency and improve customer service. Model 3i...

For the first time ever, Chipotle Mexican Grill will host a National Career Day to hire 4,000 new employees. Stores across the country will open early for interviews of up to 60 applicants. The massive hiring event will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. The assembly line concept QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) employs more than 60,000 Americans. If the...

In a full page ad on Wednesday's New York Times paper fast food chain, Burger King, extended a white flag to long time rival McDonald's. The open letter asked the considerably larger chain for a one day truce, where both companies would combine their staple burgers to create the McWhopper. Burger King envisioned the creation to incorporate the Big Mac's...

The fifth annual Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival kicks-off August 27-30. Spanning across the greater Los Angeles area the four day event showcases LA's cultivated beauty. Pleasure seeking foodies attending get a taste of the best epicurean eats. Promoted by Food & Wine, Lexus, and Chase Private Client, LA Food and Wine festival has become one of the most...

Ancient legends dictate a tale of a young 9th century goat herder who stumbled upon an energizing bean in the beautiful high mountain ranges of Ethiopia. As the story goes, the young man noticed once digested the red berries had a stimulating affect on his flock. Stories of the herder did not appear until 1671 but Ethiopia would become the...

Quick service chains are in a race to deliver their products right to your door. Delivery for many fast food and fast casual restaurants was never reasonable idea until late. With the emergence of mobile ordering and delivery apps it has become a feasible practice. Here are ten chains that begun or plan on rolling out delivery programs: Auntie Anne's...

Sintel Systems cloud based tablet point of sale solutions helps run your business efficiently. The customizable user interface accommodates your businesses  needs, whether you are a fine dining establishment, quick service restaurant, coffee shop, or frozen yogurt shop. Our expert software aids in administering daily operations for maximum productivity and profits.  Key Features  Operations Management  -Capture signatures and send receipts electronically - Register/drawer...

Chinese Language Kitchen Display Software combines simple user interface with powerful business management tools to effectively manage any Chinese Food restaurant kitchen. Developed to conform with your businesses needs, our expert Chinese software displays menu items in Chinese characters for easy recognition. The Chinese Kitchen Display Systems can accommodate multiple stations such as a salad station, food station, beverage station and...

Starbucks coffee shops is expanding their later day menu options to include beer and wine. Is the Coffee Shop QSR (Quick Service Restaurant)  moving from serving your morning coffee to selling your night cap? Starbucks evening program began in 2010 at one of their Seattle locations but since expanded to include 75 store in Washington, Los Angeles, Oregon, Los Angeles...

Amazon, which already has many retailers scrambling for the eCommerce sector, is looking to also dominate airspace. Although, CEO Jeff Bezos says they are "years" away from drones becoming as universal as mail trucks new sanctions have put the retailer in a critical position for domination. Amazon's biggest impediment is not technology but government regulations here in the U.S. and...

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...

Celebrity chef, Edward Kwon, has made it his mission to champion the spread of traditional Korean dishes. Gaining much success from managing some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world, Kwon has flourished as a chef. Adapting his skills to a business setting carved a different path in his career. Presently Kwon, added on to the long list of...

Nigeria is a country on the coast of West Africa, bordered by the Niger River on the north. The population is about 177,155,754 inhabitants (est. 2014). Its capital is Abuja and the spoken languages there are English (official), Hausa, Ibo, Yoruba, and other languages. Nigeria has been experiencing one of the largest economic growth rates in Africa. Sintel Systems has...

In an excerpt from Entrepreneur.com, staff discuss the legal aspects of owning a food/lunch truck including licenses, permits, and registrations that mobile food business owners should know. As the only full-service point of sale 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...

The POS Back Office Software and System is useful for every type of business. It doesn’t matter if you have a Retail, Restaurant, Bakery, Pizza, Chinese Food, Frozen Yogurt, Salon, Produce & Grocery, or Coffee Shop. Besides, you don’t need an office because you can connect to the store network remotely and access the database. It requires remote connection for...

Earlier this year the fast food chain announced it would be opening a new urban prototype in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood that serves alcohol. Being the first store for the chain to serve drinks, Taco Bell has taken it upon themselves to hire a bouncer amid concerns. Nearby residents reported unease to underage drinking and open containers in the neighborhood...

Black hat and government backed hackers work endlessly every minute to infiltrate networks. If the targets cyber defense  inadequately protects their network hackers can gain access to millions of consumers valuable information. In most recent news hackers have begun gaining traction, stealing individuals passwords, email addresses, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and so on. With the millions of data...

Which one is healthier: frozen yogurt or ice cream? Very often you hear the discussion if frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream or if ice cream is healthier than frozen yogurt. Frozen yogurt sales have raised an average of 21% every year since 2008. While in the last seven years the numbers of frozen yogurt stores have increased. The...

With the digital era we are currently in it can hardly be said restaurant chains "secret menus" are truly secret. Whether company backed or customer hacks secret menus have become a common marketing tactic for chains.   McDonald's McDonald's officially stated: "Our customers are pretty clever when it comes to customizing their orders with our menu items, so you may...

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...

HOW IT WORKS The Restaurant Wireless Service Request Button System is very simple to use. Each lamp lights up for one table. When a customer needs something, he/she can push one of the three service buttons and receives his/her need. Each color has its own meaning: The Red Light means the customer requests a something universal like some ice cubes...

A Hawaiian dish known as Poke has quickly become a staple piece of Old Town Pasadena's diverse food scene. Made of raw seasoned fish over a bed of rice, Poke concepts have been a hot trend. Old Town Pasadena has two build-your-own poke concepts right in the same vicinity so the LA Times put both to the test. Spinfish Poke...

Sintel Systems  is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the eight year in Los Angeles. La Dolce Vita is on our list of favorites and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: La Dolce Vita Address: 9785 Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3120 1 (310) 278-1845 Antipasti: choice of one Arancini Crispy Risotto...

Sintel Systems  is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the eight year in Los Angeles. Cafe Pinot is on our list of favorites and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: Cafe Pinot Address:  700 W. Fifth St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 (323) 900-1610 Appetizers: Choice of One  Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho Cucumber, Cilantro...

Sintel Systems is excited to once again join in the festivities of Restaurant Week for the eight year in Los Angeles. A-Frame is on our list of favorites and their Restaurant Week Special is listed as follows: Address: 12565 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 Price per person: $30 PUPUS (Starters) Choose one: Hush Poippies: Taro, potato, white cheddar, Parmesan, Sweet Chili...

Tuesday, trade associations for both franchises and franchisees came to an agreement on a franchising reform bill making its way through Californian legislation. Resistance from the IRA would cease if the proposed amendment was included. An amendment to Assembly-Bill 525, proposed by the International Franchise Association (IRA) and Coalition of Franchisee Association, focused on protecting franchisees from predatory practices. Last...

The most notable bakeries are rarely open to the public but instead sell wholesale baked good to grocery stores, convenience stores, and delis. Much like small bakeries, wholesale bakeries offer a wide range of breads and sweet treats. Consider taking a different approach to your baking venture by opening a wholesale bakery. Step 1: Before you begin filling paperwork for your...

Pinkberry frozen yogurt is now available for delivery through a partnership with service- delivery app Postmates and Pinkberry. Pinkberry has become the first frozen yogurt chain to provide on demand frozen yogurt. Currently only operating in New York and Los Angeles, the program was recently extended to franchisees. Being frozen yogurt is a time sensitive item, the Pinkberry team worked...