A POS System for the Modern World
Empowering your business with a future proof POS
The executives of Mountain Mike’s pizza were frustrated by the POS options available on the market. Adora Founder & CEO Sharli Younan decided to take matters into his own hands. After experiencing how POS systems failed to meet the technology needs of restaurants in the modern world, and how they lacked the ability to scale to work for multiple store franchises, Sharli set out to create a sleeker, more effective POS.
Sharli’s goals for Adora were ambitious—develop a POS system that:
- Prioritizes chain/multi-store restaurant groups
- Is comprehensive and customer-specific
- Emphasizes ease of operation at every level—from cashier to executive
Five years later, we’ve accomplished all of our goals and more. We’ve created a system that works seamlessly, takes just 15 minutes of training for employees to learn, and can run on any browser.
We’re constantly evolving, scaling, and adding new features. We understand how important your POS system is to your restaurant, and we’re here to grow with your business.
Who we are
A powerful team built on a solid foundation
Sharli Younan
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
Sharli is a restaurant expert who’s been figuring out how to use technology to make restaurants run smoother since 2001. Not only does Sharli have experience working with various POS companies, but as the CTO of a large pizza chain, he also has first-hand knowledge of the tools restaurants really need. Sharli combined his expertise and knowledge to bring his vision of what a POS should look like to life. As Adora’s technology visionary and head of development, he’s always ahead of the curve.
Kevin Wendland
President
President
Kevin has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in restaurants and technology that he brought with him to Adora. Before joining our team, he was COO/Director of IT for a nine-unit restaurant chain, the VP of operations for a POS corporation, the COO/CTO of a VC firm, and the vCIO for an IT managed services corporation. Kevin’s experience means he knows the worlds of both restaurants and technology—inside and out.
Erika Okleshen
Assistant Vice President
Erika brings her broad range of experience to the Adora table. Her background in various operations, communications, and sales positions combine to make her an invaluable addition to the team. Erika has a genuine passion for customer service and culture. She is dedicated to Adora, driven to support and encourage. Go team!
Tom Guagliardo
Customer Support Manager
Customer Support Manager
Tom grew up working in the family restaurant and owned his own for many years. He has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of restaurant experience. His understanding of the restaurant business is a crucial asset in leading our support team. Combined with knowledge of the Adora software and his robust network skill-set, Tom is able to lead our support team to provide exceptional service every time.
Oliver Kruszka
Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer
Oliver’s career in technology and design spans over 20 years, developing and training clients to achieve their business goals. Oliver worked at a POS company where he captained million dollar-per-year installations. Later he augmented his knowledge in geographic information systems working with some of the largest energy companies in the world. It is his goal to enrich Adora and our many clients.
Kevin Wendland, President
Kevin has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in restaurants and technology that he brought with him to Adora. Before joining our team, he was COO/Director of IT for a nine-unit restaurant chain, the VP of operations for a POS corporation, the COO/CTO of a VC firm, and the vCIO for an IT managed services corporation. Kevin’s experience means he knows the worlds of both restaurants and technology—inside and out.
Erika Okleshen , Operation Manager
Erika brings her broad range of experience to the Adora table. Her experience in various operations, communications, and sales positions combine to make her an invaluable addition to the team. Erika has a genuine passion for customer service, and her attention to detail makes her the perfect Operations Manager.
How We Got Here
2012
Conception
Sharli gets to work writing the first Adora program.
2015
Growth
Online Ordering & Enterprise Portal Programs are a game changer. Plus, we added Google Maps integration.
2016
Call Center module and Compeat integration makes Adora even better.
2018
Development
Our Kiosk module is launched.
2019
Integration with UberEats, GrubHub, DoorDash, Valutec, & Levelup means broadening our scope.
2014
Creation
Adora is officially installed in Mountain Mike’s. The Adora corporation is launched!
2017
Movement
We said goodbye to our corporate office in San Jose, CA, and hello to our new headquarters in Roseville, CA.
2020
Development
Integrations with Paycom and Twilio.
2021
Partnered with Marco’s Pizza, launched Curbside Texting. Restaurant 365 and Tenzo are some of our most recent integrations.
What We Stand For
A powerful team built on a solid foundation
Elevating Expectations of Cloud POS Software
Our development experts work hard to put the latest technology to good use. With our emphasis on directing our attention towards providing the most up-to-date cloud capabilities, you can feel confident your POS system is always on the cutting edge.
Understanding Every Click Counts
Our team’s collective restaurant experience means we know how cumbersome, clunky, and outdated POS systems can be. Adora is different—it’s designed to minimize clicks and streamline every process. Our intuitive software is easy to learn, and it aligns with the modern world in which it operates.
Paying as Much Attention to Customer Service as You Do
You already know how important providing impeccable customer service is to your business. So do we. Our expertise in technology means you’ll rarely need to call customer service, but our background in hospitality means you’ll have a great experience when you do.
Always Looking to the Future
As a team, we’re always looking for avenues for growth. This means we’re committed to staying fresh and agile, and growing and changing with the fast-paced technological world. Our comprehensive API allows us to integrate with almost any company, making our development options endless.
