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Bold predictions and book recommendations from you, our readers

In recent weeks Modern CEO has published predictions for 2026 from CEOs across industries and a list of books that can help leaders get ready for the year ahead. We invited readers to share their own prognostications and book recommendations. (Respect to the author who endorsed her own book.) Here’s a sampling of the responses. […]

Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

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Loyalty moves from programs to personality Joe Yetter, general manager of PAR Engagement at PAR Technology, said the biggest loyalty wins won’t come from points or punch cards; they’ll come from personality. Guests are done with cookie-cutter offers,” Yetter said. “They want loyalty that reflects who they are and how they live. We’re already seeing […]

PAR Technology Releases New Data on How Loyalty Programs Influence Consumer Choices Amid Cost-Conscious Dining Trends

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PAR Technology Releases New Data on How Loyalty Programs Influence Consumer Choices Amid Cost-Conscious Dining Trends Consumers increasingly rely on loyalty programs to manage dining costs, but value and ease-of-use remain critical to engagement NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (December 17, 2025) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading foodservice technology provider, today released its latest […]

Tech Tracker: The great technology integration boom continues

As NRN predicted, this was not an isolated event. Two more technology leaders — PreciTaste and Par Technology — have now announced a new integration aimed at reducing tech stack complexity and minimizing friction in data forecasting. While technology integrations are nothing new, they have typically involved smaller startups integrating their solutions into larger platforms. However, […]

PAR Technology Unveils Smart Passes: The Next Era of Loyalty Engagement

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PAR Technology Unveils Smart Passes: The Next Era of Loyalty Engagement Redefining guest engagement in a mobile-first, value-driven era NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (December 11, 2025) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading foodservice technology provider, today announced the launch of Smart Passes, a wallet-native loyalty solution that transforms Apple and Google Wallet into a […]

Will ‘No Tax on Tips’ fix restaurants’ labor challenges?

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The current White House administration’s “No Tax on Tips” bill is on the minds of restaurant operators everywhere. The idea is that starting in 2028, tipped wages would no longer be taxed. More take-home pay is a win, especially in an industry where tips often carry the bulk of someone’s income. The National Restaurant Association […]

Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh Chooses PAR Technology’s Full Suite to Power Its Next Era of Innovation

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Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh Chooses PAR Technology’s Full Suite to Power Its Next Era of Innovation Unified tech stack will enable consistency, efficiency, and personalized NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (December 4, 2025) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading food service technology provider, today announced that Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh, a fast-growing restaurant chain dedicated to delivering […]