Winners’ Circle: Oli Ostertag on PAR Technology, Coach AI, and Smarter Restaurant Operations

Oli Ostertag is helping restaurant and convenience store operators use AI to improve performance without losing the human side of hospitality. At PAR Technology, Oli works on enterprise technology for restaurants and C-stores, supporting operations, loyalty, payments, engagement, and point of sale systems across more than 150,000 sites. PAR recently won a BIG Innovation Award […]
MOD Pizza and PAR Technology Celebrate Over 10 Years of Partnership, Surpassing 5M Loyalty Members

MOD Pizza and PAR Technology Celebrate Over 10 Years of Partnership, Surpassing 5M Loyalty Members New Recovery and Delivery Operations modules reinforce MOD’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (April 2, 2026) – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading foodservice technology provider, is proud to celebrate over a decade of partnership […]
Smart loyalty: How AI and Personalization are changing the game

Adding some magic to restaurant programs Restaurant loyalty used to mean punch cards and loyalty accounts tied to mystery digits you couldn’t remember. Then came the apps, the logins, and the codes to scan. Now, the real opportunity is integrating loyalty into every guest touchpoint and using AI-powered personalization to make it feel effortless. Whether […]
Gen Z is taking over restaurant loyalty programs — and forcing brands to adapt
Gen Z isn’t just signing up for restaurant loyalty programs. They’re raising the bar for how those programs have to work. Read More at Business Insider
Taco Bell is thriving with Gen Z. Its CEO says that’s no accident.
As much of the fast-food industry grapples with cautious consumers and slowing traffic, Taco Bell has managed to stand out with younger diners. The Mexican chain’s parent company, Yum! Brands, reported earlier this month that Taco Bell delivered 7% same-store sales growth in the fourth quarter, fueled in part by transaction gains that skewed especially […]
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 Technology launches PAR Games to revolutionize loyalty programs

PAR Technology Corporation, a provider of foodservice technology, has launched PAR Games, an interactive loyalty platform designed to boost customer engagement and loyalty. The platform transforms passive loyalty into real-time, emotional engagement, helping marketers to drive visits, capture zero-party data, and reward guests — without over-relying on discounts. The company notes that with 64% of […]
PAR Technology launches PAR Games to revolutionize loyalty programs

PAR Technology Corporation, a provider of foodservice technology, has launched PAR Games, an interactive loyalty platform designed to boost customer engagement and loyalty. The platform transforms passive loyalty into real-time, emotional engagement, helping marketers to drive visits, capture zero-party data, and reward guests — without over-relying on discounts. The company notes that with 64% of […]
