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Elevating operations through a faster, more resilient system to help staff work smarter, not harder
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Expectations for restaurants are higher than ever, and the tools that power outstanding guest experiences need to rise to the occasion. PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a global leader in enterprise foodservice technology solutions, today announces the launch of its PAR POS Spring Release, which brings a cutting-edge system that combines the best of both enhanced core performance and exciting new features to elevate operations. Significant investment and focus have been made in innovating key areas such as guest convenience, in-store resilience and platform extensibility in response to growing market expectations.
"At PAR, we're building for the future. We have the scale to consistently evolve our platform while investing in purposeful innovation—so our customers never have to choose between stability and innovation," said Oli Ostertag, General Manager of PAR POS. "This release reflects that balance, delivering faster, more resilient core performance alongside smarter tools for staff, convenient guest experiences, and simplified enterprise administration. And by reimagining our APIs, we're making it easier than ever for operators and integrators to build with us."
Key Features of the Spring Release
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Enhanced Guest Convenience & Experience
In response to growing consumer sentiment around fast and efficient service, this new release will bring additional enhancements around guest convenience. Guests can now enjoy secure, contactless payment and ordering options such as Pay via SMS and QR code with PAR® Pay, along with the ability to pay for in-store orders via their loyalty accounts, and the flexibility to add items to open orders throughout their stay.
These features offer a seamless dining and checkout experience that prioritizes convenience without disrupting service flow. Operators benefit from faster transactions and improved table turnover, helping staff serve more guests with greater efficiency.
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Streamlined Staff Operations
As part of its commitment to point-of-service innovation, the PAR POS Spring Update introduces Geofencing Integration for ETA on Kitchen Chits—displaying real-time guest arrival estimates to improve prep timing, reduce waste, and streamline pickup operations. Seamlessly integrated with geolocation platforms, the feature is fully customizable with a rich library of fonts, sizes, and colors for maximum clarity and kitchen flexibility.