Cinemas

Enhance Every Moviegoing Experience

Deliver faster service and seamless guest experiences with PAR movie theater POS solutions — bringing together your digital, box-office, and concession operations into a single, fast, and highly reliable platform.

Trusted By Industry Leaders

More than 140,000 restaurant locations run on PAR.

Bring it all together to perform even better.

Engagement

Pay

Marketing & Offers

Guest Data

Ordering

Operations

Pay

Hardware & Drive-Thru

POS

Back Office

Delivery

Your Ticket to Elevated Efficiency

PAR movie theater POS system technology keeps things humming across all locations and online, benefiting both your guests and your business.

Unify cinema operations
Manage online ticketing, box-office sales, and food and beverage transactions in one platform, helping to streamline operations and boost efficiency.

Engage and empower guests
Customer-facing touchscreens showcase movie trailers, showtimes, and promotions while letting guests select seats, buy tickets, and order snacks — all in one place.

Offer fast, flexible transactions
PAR’s cinema POS solutions run without lags or crashes, while saving up to four seconds on transaction times and accepting payment options such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and gift cards.

Get expert help everywhere it matters
Along with 24/7/365 assistance, programs like EMV and customized tipping support, advance exchange services, and payment device management help to maximize uptime and guest satisfaction.

PAR Cinema Solutions

PAR™ Pay

All-in-one payment processing.

Make every transaction at all touch points fast, flexible, and effortless for your guests and teams.

Create custom payment flows with a single integration
Create custom payment flows with a single integration • Give guests flexibility to pay how they want
Feel confident through 100% uptime and real-time, machine learning fraud protection
Safeguard your data with industry-leading security and compliance measures

PAR Wave™

Built to handle it all.

The sleek, versatile, and tough PAR Wave™ all-in-one cinema POS system is designed to deliver nonstop performance no matter how busy it gets.

Provides fast, seamless performance across one or multiple locations
Functions as a POS terminal, guest-facing display, or self-ordering kiosk
Resistant to spills, dings, and constant heavy use
Responsive, high-definition screens look great in front of moviegoers

Delivering Blockbuster Performance

Right now, the top movie theater brands are trusting PAR cinema POS solutions to elevate their efficiency and guest satisfaction. Here’s what some of our customers have to say.

“What we get out of PAR is a vendor that is future thinking and always looking at new innovations as well as the experience to expertly answer our questions and concerns. PAR has been a great partner. They always follow up and follow through.”

James Mullins
Director of Information Technology,
Maya Cinemas

Find the Right Fit for Your Business Model

PAR elevates efficiency and customer experiences across a variety of restaurant, retail, hospitality, and entertainment venues.

Frequently Asked Questions

PAR QSR and Fast Casual Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

What solutions does PAR offer for QSR and fast casual restaurants?

PAR provides end-to-end technology solutions including POS systems, back-office management, loyalty programs, and tableside digital ordering platforms that are designed to help full-service restaurants streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance guest experiences.

How does PAR help improve speed and efficiency in high-volume environments?

Our POS and kitchen display systems are optimized for fast-paced operations, reducing order errors and improving throughput. Integration with mobile ordering and payment solutions also ensures guests receive quick, accurate service.

Does PAR support omnichannel ordering for QSR and fast casual brands?

Yes! Our solutions enables seamless ordering across in-store, mobile, web, and third-party delivery platforms, ensuring a consistent brand experience and centralized data management.

How does PAR help with menu and pricing flexibility?

Real-time menu updates and dynamic pricing adjustments across all locations equips brands to respond quickly to market trends and customer preferences.

What makes PAR different from other restaurant technology providers?

PAR combines decades of industry expertise with innovative, scalable, and reliable solutions tailored for QSR and fast casual restaurant brands. Our open API ecosystem ensures easy integrations, while our responsive, expert support further sets us apart.