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Jack’s Family Restaurants deepens technology tie-up with PAR

Jack’s Family Restaurants has extended its collaboration with foodservice technology company PAR Technology to upgrade digital capabilities and streamline operations across its locations in the US. The quick-service chain, which runs around 300 outlets, will roll out a suite of PAR systems, including PAR POS, PAR Pay and the PAR hardware range. The deployment is […]

PAR acquires Identity Resolution platform from Bridg

PAR Technology Corp., a foodservice technology provider, is acquiring Bridg, which anonymously connects in‑store transactions to privacy‑safe customer profiles. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter. Bridg’s proprietary Identity Resolution (IDR) platform uncovers previously unknown shoppers and integrates them into a c-store or other brand’s first‑party data set. This will enable retailers, […]

PAR Technology to Acquire Bridg, Bringing Loyalty and Non‑Loyalty Data Together for Smarter Retail and Restaurant Activation

PAR Technology to Acquire Bridg, Bringing Loyalty and Non‑Loyalty Data Together for Smarter Retail and Restaurant Activation Acquisition will accelerate PAR’s roadmap for consumer data, loyalty, and media innovation NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (January 26, 2026) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading global foodservice technology provider, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform Bridg, a […]

Loyalty Must Offer Real-Time Value to Survive Menu Sticker Shock

While value-seeking restaurantgoers look to loyalty programs, discounts alone aren’t enough to put butts in seats, overcome high menu prices or guarantee brand allegiance, according to data from PAR Technology. “Discounts remain one of the strongest drivers of dining decisions, but guests are increasingly focused on how and when those savings show up,” said Joe […]

PAR Technology’s Coach AI Wins the 2026 BIG Innovation Award in the Food Innovation Category

January 15, 2026–Philadelphia, PA–The Business Intelligence Group today announced the winners of the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, a global recognition program honoring companies, products, and leaders who are transforming industries through applied innovation, intelligent platforms, and measurable real-world impact. This year’s cohort of 159 winners demonstrates how trailblazing organizations are reshaping markets, from health and […]

Papa Johns partners with PAR Technology for POS, OPS transformation

Papa Johns has selected PAR Technology Corporation’s PAR POS and PAR OPS for its U.S. in-restaurant tech stack, according to a press release. “At Papa Johns, one of our strategic priorities is investing in and optimizing our technology to deliver a better experience,” Kevin Vasconi, chief cigital and technology officer, Papa Johns, said in the […]

The New Year’s Resolutions That the Boss Has Kept

Six top executives break down why they were able to stick with certain promises they made to themselves Welcome to the CEO Diet, a monthly series in Bloomberg Businessweek in which executives from around the world tell us how they manage their time in and out of the office. Among the topics they’ve discussed: their […]