All too often, when movies portray an entrepreneur, he or she (OK, let’s face it, it’s usually a he) is young, unkempt and dressed in jeans and a hoodie. This Mark Zuckerberg-inspired stereotype is just one part of the entrepreneurship story, however. In a recent post, Entrepreneur.com asks, “Think You’re Too Old To Be An […]
Over The Hill, Or King of It? Read More »
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. The measure, championed nationwide by labor advocates, including fast-food franchise employees, also had overwhelming public support, as well as validation from academics and economic theorists. And yet, the devil is in the details of the rollout, as reported by
Seattle's Fast Tracked Franchisees Are Fit To Be Tied Read More »
After a brutal winter, pent-up demand has tourism-driven economies, including eating and drinking establishments, anticipating a buoyant summer season. In their web article, “Restaurants To Add More Than Half-Million Summer Jobs,” limited-service retail observer QSRMagazine.com (QSRM) is reporting on another factor for restaurant retailer optimism — projected summer job figures. The QSRM report looks at
The Latest Trend in Restaurants: More Summer Jobs Read More »
With all the marketing messages from more than 35 different frozen yogurt concepts, it’s easy to forget about, you know, actual ice cream. In an article posted on their website, “What’s the Scoop On Ice Cream Franchises?,” SmallBizTrends.com (SBT) thinks the real dairy deal has plenty of appeal. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has
Ice Cream Is Still Hot, and Getting Colder Read More »
The appeal of franchising includes the fact that there are many, many franchising options available for consideration. That simple fact also means that the process of finding the right opportunity can be time-consuming. Fortunately, for an article titled “The Top Franchise in Every Industry,” Entrepreneur.com has prepared what it refers to as its “Best of
Start At the Top and Work Your Way Up Read More »
Along with our customers, we’re buoyed by news that Americans, having emerged from winter hibernation, have relaxed their purse strings at quick service retailers. In a recent blog post, “Report: Consumer Spending at Quick Serves Grew in April,” QSRMagazine.com points to analysis by First Data Corporation which compared year-over-year sales data for April, 2014. FDC’s
Quick Serve Retailers Benefit from Consumer Spending "Mo" in April Read More »
Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they’re turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we’ve witnessed in mid-life career changes and older entrepreneurs entering into the franchise
The Baby Boomer Franchising Boom Read More »
Creating and nurturing customer loyalty is a worthy goal for any business. So what’s up with loyalty lately among franchises? In their recent post, “Loyalty Deserves Rewards: Create a Rewards Program That Suits You (And The Customer!),” Franchising.com’s Jack Mackey offers a round-up of some of the latest thinking he shared with participants at a
How to Successfully Create and Reward Loyalty Read More »
Bloomberg news is reporting that the recent infamous data breach was the last straw for Target Corp. Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel. 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 business community is to share relevant ideas and
Target Hack Claims Its Final Victim Read More »
With business tax deadlines around the corner, sales reports and accounting are much more prevalent. So questions about reports and reconciliation are more common during this time. Looking at your merchant account statement can sometimes be confusing, but attempting to reconcile it with your point-of-sale (POS) sales reports can sometimes be more complicated. It is
5 Reasons POS Sales Reports, Merchant Account Statements, and Deposits Don't Match Read More »
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.
