We were intrigued by a recent blog post, “Nordstrom Finds Cash Register Skimmers,” on Brian Krebs’ Krebs On Security (KOS) website. The KOS blog points out that most scam artists who deploy debit and credit card skimmers target ATMs, but criminals may also use the inexpensive data storage devices, typically $30 to $40, to exploit […]
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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
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Frozen yogurt too good to be true! News came out recently about a phony frozen yogurt shop search engine optimization (SEO) sting in New York — and with it, the term “astroturfing” is having a moment. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the frozen yogurt segment of the restaurant POS marketplace, we were particularly
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Frozen yogurt is a popular food trend that is here to stay. Countless shops are now major franchises all over the United States as well as in Mexico, Japan and Europe. You may wonder why it is particularly vital for a frozen yogurt store to have a Point of Sale system. The answer is simple.
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As the only full-service POS provider — from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support — part of Sintel’s commitment to our customers and industry is to share high-impact news. Whether you’re a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it’s always smart to stay on top of legislative and
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At Sintel, we encourage small shop owners to learn from, and begin thinking like, the big guys. Your company may not yet have a Chief Marketing Officers (CMO), but it’s never too early to align your POS system with your marketing efforts. In a recent MediaPost News’ Marketing Daily blog post titled “Why Your CMO
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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
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As the only full-service POS provider, from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support, part of Sintel’s commitment to our customers and industry is to share buzz in the news about the casual chain restaurant landscape. Whether you’re a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it’s always smart to
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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
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Mobile point-of-sale (POS) systems are helping small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the retail/grocery/liquor segments build unique and satisfying customer experiences. A recent article titled “Mobile POS Technology Heightens Overall Customer Experience” in Point of Sale News looks at how retailers are using mobile POS systems to add value and get closer to customers, with examples including
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Your ambitions and hard work deserve a partner who can offer you franchise-level POS systems and services no matter your size or industry. Sintel Systems direct single source POS solutions is the key to ensuring that your operation moves efficiently. Sintel Systems knows that your time is better spent on growth and expansion. So dream, plan, execute, grow and succeed with Sintel Systems.
