How a big Taco Bell franchisee is (and isn’t) using AI
Charter Foods is testing a new tool from PAR to speed up its data analysis. But the fast-food operator remains wary of AI “fluff.” When it comes to artificial intelligence, restaurant veteran John Rankin is of two minds. On one hand, said the senior director of Yum Brands franchisee Charter Foods, “there’s a lot of […]
Ozempic, AI & the Future of Restaurants with Oli Ostertag, General Manager of PAR Technology’s Operator Cloud
In this episode, Nick Portillo welcomes Oli Ostertag, General Manager at PAR Technologies Operator Cloud. Together, they dive into one of the biggest shifts shaking up the industry: the rise of appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. With more than a quarter of Americans considering these medications, dining habits are changing fast, and restaurants are […]
Taco Bueno Chooses PAR as Unified Tech Partner
Taco Bueno, the popular quick-service Tex-Mex chain, has selected PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) as its unified technology partner. The brand will implement PAR POS and PAR Hardware solutions across its 140 locations to modernize operations, enhance the guest experience, and support long-term growth. As Taco Bueno scales and streamlines operations across its expanding footprint, […]
From Garnish to Secret Sauce: How Loyalty Has Become the Real Revenue Driver
For years, loyalty building was treated like a garnish that operators sprinkled on top of the “entrees” of bigger promotional strategies like traffic, advertising, and limited-time offers. Restaurants haphazardly threw punch cards and generic discounts on the proverbial plate as incentives, but rarely gave them the spotlight.= But now? Loyalty is proving to be the […]
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Partners with PAR Technology Corporation
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, one of the fastest-growing breakfast chains in the U.S., today announced it has selected PAR Technology Corporation to power its bustling cafes with PAR POS, PAR Pay, and reliable hardware solutions. This collaboration lays a solid foundation for Keke’s rapid expansion, ensuring scalability, connected systems, and innovation as they prepare for their […]
PAR Technology launches integrated platform for enterprise restaurants
Enterprise foodservice technology company PAR Technology has introduced PAR Engagement, a suite of products designed to enable enterprise restaurants to engage with guests and streamline operations. The platform integrates loyalty programmes, marketing, ordering and guest data into a single, cohesive system. PAR Engagement is modular, allowing restaurants to adopt individual components or opt for a […]
PAR Technology’s Punchh® Annual Customer Awards Celebrates Leaders in Loyalty
PAR Technology’s Punchh® Annual Customer Awards Celebrates Leaders in Loyalty Recognizing innovation and excellence in restaurant engagement and experience NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (Apr. 2, 2025) – Today, ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a global restaurant technology company providing unified solutions for restaurants and retailers, announces the recipients of the sixth annual PAR Punchh® Customer Awards. This year’s […]
Torchy’s Tacos Lights Up Customer Experience with New Loyalty Program Powered by PAR Technology’s PAR Punchh® Platform
Torchy’s Tacos Lights Up Customer Experience with New Loyalty Program Powered by PAR Technology’s PAR Punchh® Platform A Loyalty Revolution Where Tech Meets Tacos NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (Feb. 05, 2025) – Torchy’s Tacos, the beloved brand behind “Damn Good Tacos,” has chosen PAR Punchh, a leading loyalty and engagement platform by PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: […]
