In one of our recent posts, “NYC To Host International Franchise Expo (IFC),” we recommended the June, 2014 event as an excellent way forward into the world of franchising. Recently we noticed a short video, made at the IFC, in a post on Entrepreneur.com, “Would You Make A Good Franchisee?” Because franchisees are a unique […]
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The franchise formula has a proven track record, but many potential entrepreneurs may be wondering if they have exactly what it takes to become a successful franchisee. To find answers, consider Joel Libava’s “10 Habits of Highly Successful Future Franchisees” post at Entrepreneur.com. “In order to be a successful franchise owner, you have to do
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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
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What lessons may be learned from the problems plaguing Sbarro, RadioShack and Quiznos? In their recent post, ” Why These Once Thriving Franchises Have Fallen on Hard Times,” Entrepreneur.com looks at how the once-thriving franchises are facing bankruptcies, store closures, disgruntled franchisees and nightmarish marketing scenarios. “There are many aspects of franchising that have nothing
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This week’s episode of Restaurant Startup focused on sweet treats. Sugar Knife is a small startup that infuses alcohol in each and every product. Their popups have focused on the popular smores bar. The sticky pig is also a dessert business that identifies itself as a“bacon-centric sweet shop,” with interesting choices like bacon truffles. Ultimately,
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S&H Green Stamps set the foundation for the customer loyalty programs we see today. Beginning in 1896, participating retailers purchased the stamps from S&H that were then passed along to customers in accord with the dollar amounts they spent in stores. Customers then redeemed their stamps once they had accumulated enough for the item or
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News has arrived of “Backoff,” another point of sale (POS) malware now plaguing retailers. In an Arstechnica.com post, “Stealthy New Malware Snatching Credit Cards From Retailers’ POS Systems,” Backoff is described as a variant of the malware installed on point of sale systems that was used in a series of recent attacks by cyber criminals.
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Long before Point of Sale was around for business owners to utilize, cash registers were dominating the counters of all fast food and full service restaurants. Looking at one of the most famous international fast-food restaurants, Carl’s Jr. and its history highlight the continuous progression of a business. Alongside the eventual need to switch from
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In what may be another sign of continuing growth and dynamism in the restaurant sector of the economy, Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting (PAHR) has introduced a regional development franchising program. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the retail, restaurant and service industries’ point of sale marketplace, we share these service sector growth
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Dreaming of franchising? Fantastic! You’re ready for a life change and the market is heating up. But before you take the plunge, make sure your due diligence includes interviews with existing franchisees who can say, “Been There, Done That.” We strongly agree with an Entrepreneur.com post we spied, “Interviewing Existing Franchisees,” and subtitled “When investigating
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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.
