One Quick Service Controller, A World of Possibilities.
Bring your quick service or fast casual restaurant’s guest experience and operations to life with a single controller to power kitchen display screens, digital menu boards, order ready boards, kiosks and more.
PAR Controller
Here’s What You Need to Know About the PAR Controller.
Made to Take the Heat
From intense heat to kitchen grease and spills, the PAR Controller is built to withstand the most intense restaurant environments.
Small but Mighty
Powered by the Intel® Celeron® N97 processor (Alder Lake-N architecture), the PAR Controller combines a compact design with flexible mounting options to support all your restaurant’s display applications.
Versatile Video Outputs
Connect up to three displays on a single KDS controller, with diverse video outputs including HDMI and USB Type-C.
Data Sheet
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Think Outside the Box. What Will You Use the PAR Controller to Achieve?
Kitchen Display Screen
Keep orders moving by using the PAR Controller as your kitchen display controller. The PAR Controller powers kitchen display screens that streamline communication, reduce errors, and keep teams in sync. Pair it with a full range of peripherals for a more efficient kitchen.
Digital Menu Boards and Signage
Capture attention and drive higher order averages with vibrant digital menu boards, pre-sell boards, and promotional signage. From dynamic content updates to pricing adjustments and LTOs, the PAR Controller is powerful enough to support all your digital signage controller needs. Click here to learn more about our DMB solution.
Order-Ready Displays
Keep orders moving and customers happy with seamless, real-time order-ready notification. The PAR Controller powers digital order-ready displays, supporting greater accuracy and transparency.
Self-Service Kiosks
Reduced wait times, increased sales, and improved customer satisfaction are just a few of the many benefits of kiosks. The PAR Controller can be used for kiosks, bringing scalable self-service ordering experiences to life. Click here to learn more about our self-service kiosks.
Back of House Engagement
Keep your team in sync by using operational displays to share shift information and showcase key performance indicators. The PAR Controller enables easy content delivery to any back of house display screen—the sky is the limit!
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PAR Controller: One Controller, Any Display
From front of house to back of house, the PAR Controller has the durability, discrete form factor, compute power and versatility needed to support virtually any digital display.
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Enhance Kitchen Operations with the PAR Controller
Running a high-performing kitchen requires precision, efficiency, and teamwork. All of these are built upon one thing: a clear line of sight into order status and preparation. Use PAR's KDS controller to establish the critical visibility you need to enhance kitchen performance.
Questions About Quick Service Controllers? We Have Answers.
What is a QSR controller?
A QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) controller is the backbone of your restaurant’s digital display applications, ensuring everything from kitchen display screens to digital menu boards run smoothly. It’s built for the fast-paced, high-demand environment of quick service and fast-casual restaurants, where speed and reliability are non-negotiable. The PAR Controller takes this a step further with its compact design, durable build and the ability to power multiple display applications from a single device.
What should I look for in a QSR controller?
A great QSR controller needs to be fast, reliable, and built for the realities of a restaurant environment.
Durability is key — it should be able to handle heat, spills, and grease without performance issues. It also needs multiple display outputs to support kitchen display systems, digital menu boards, kiosks, and order ready boards. Connectivity matters too, so having a KDS controller with USB, Ethernet, and serial ports ensures seamless integration with POS systems and peripherals. Finally, flexibility is a must — whether that’s mounting options to fit into tight spaces or software compatibility with Windows, Linux and Android to support various applications.
Like any restaurant technology, make sure to consider the quality of the component AND the quality of the partner. Choosing a kitchen display controller that is backed by a strong technology partner will ensure optimal solution fit, a smooth rollout, responsive day-to-day support and minimal downtime.
How is the PAR Controller different from a standard PC?
Unlike a traditional PC, the PAR Controller is designed specifically for restaurant environments. It can handle heat, spills and grease while offering seamless connectivity for multiple screens, POS integrations and order management systems. Our KDS controller is built to be compact and reliable, with flexible mounting options that allow it to fit into tight spaces without compromising performance.
How many displays can the PAR Controller support?
The PAR Controller can power up to three displays simultaneously using HDMI and USB Type-C ports. Whether you’re running kitchen display screens, digital menu boards or self-service kiosks, this controller ensures smooth visuals and seamless operation across multiple screens.
Is the PAR Controller only for kitchen display screens?
Not at all! While it excels as a KDS controller, the PAR Controller is built for much more. It can serve as a digital signage controller that drives digital menu boards, order ready boards, and self-service kiosks. It’s also great for back-of-house applications, such as displaying shift schedules, operational dashboards or key performance metrics. Whatever digital display you need to run, the PAR Controller is up for the task.
How do I know how many QSR controllers my restaurant needs?
The number of quick service controllers you’ll need depends on your restaurant’s layout and digital display setup. A single KDS controller can often support multiple screens, but if you’re running several independent displays across your restaurant — such as multiple self-service kiosks, digital signage and kitchen displays — you may need more than one. If you’re unsure, our team can help assess your setup and recommend the right configuration.
What software is the PAR Controller compatible with?
The PAR Controller is designed to work seamlessly with a range of operating systems, including Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Linux and Android 13. This flexibility ensures compatibility with most restaurant management systems, kitchen display software, digital signage platforms and self-service kiosk applications. If you have a specific software solution in mind, we can help determine whether the PAR Controller is the right fit.
Does the PAR Controller require special installation?
Installation is simple and flexible. Thanks to its compact form factor and VESA mount compatibility (100×100 mm), it can be mounted almost anywhere — behind menu boards, under counters or within kiosk enclosures. Just connect power, network, and display outputs and it’s ready to go. If you need assistance, our support team can guide you through setup.
What connectivity and power options does the PAR Controller offer?
The PAR Controller comes well-equipped with a variety of ports and power options to ensure seamless integration into your restaurant’s technology stack. It features USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, HDMI and USB Type-C for display connectivity, as well as an RJ45 LAN port for networking. It’s powered by a 65W adapter (DC 19V), ensuring stable and efficient performance.
How durable is the PAR Controller?
Designed for the demanding restaurant environment, the PAR Controller is built to withstand heat, spills and grease while maintaining reliable performance. While it’s not meant for extreme temperature conditions, it operates comfortably within a temperature range of 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F), making it ideal for front- and back-of-house installations.
