The Monthly POP: PAR Operator Pulse

Monthly PAR Operator Updates: October 2024

PAR Operator Cloud Insights

Welcome to PAR Technology’s monthly newsletter “The Monthly POP: PAR Operator Pulse”. In this newsletter, we aim to keep owners and operators in the loop about key industry updates and trends as well as the latest developments at PAR Technology, including updates and improvements that can benefit your operations.?

TL;DR

Challenges and Trends:?

Latest Product Updates: PAR POS Fall product release is arriving in Q4 | Stay informed and in control with PAR Data Central Activity Feed

PAR Rebrand Announcement: We are excited to announce that Brink POS is now PAR POS and PAR MENU is now PAR Ordering

Customer Success and Articles: Download our latest buyers guide and discover key POS features for growing restaurants | Check out our latest blog to learn about embedded payments and trends we saw at FSTEC 2024

PAR Product Updates

PAR POS and PAR Pay

• We’re thrilled to announce our Fall product release (build 5.13) arriving in Q4! Here’s a glance at what’s in store:

• Pay-at-the-Table via QR Code Powered by PAR Pay: Contactless payments are transforming how restaurants operate. PAR Pay now allows guests to settle checks instantly via QR codes on their mobile devices, through its partnership with CheckPlease. Perfect for table service, drive-thru, and to-go orders. A frictionless checkout experience with flexible payment options that helps speed up table turnover, boosts average tips by 16%, and allows staff to focus on delivering exceptional service.
• Platform Extensibility and More Control Over Your Data: Restaurants will be able to integrate kiosks, menu boards, and other external systems directly within the restaurant via local RESTful API endpoints. This in-store integration bolsters independence from the cloud, further strengthening in-store reliability, even during internet outages. Guests will enjoy faster, more responsive ordering experiences since the data is processed locally. Additionally, with this release, PAR POS strengthens restaurant data management by allowing restaurants to organize and categorize information with custom labels, identifiers, and brand-specific terms, making data easier to find, analyze, and export to third-party platforms. This extends data consistency across systems and enables more targeted, informative reporting.
• Faster, More Accurate Ordering: With Rapid Promo Entry, restaurants can now automatically apply promotion items to orders with a simple promo code, speeding up transactions and reducing errors. This streamlined approach ensures both ease and accuracy at the point of sale. Additionally, the new On the Fly, One Behind Ordering feature allows for natural guest ordering by holding items back from the kitchen display until the next one is started. This gives time to finalize modifiers, preventing early preparation, reducing errors, and cutting down on food waste. It’s designed to enhance kitchen efficiency and improve both speed and service quality.

… and much more!?

PAR Data Central?

Stay Informed and In Control with Activity Feed

Activity Feed is a real-time business intelligence hub for restaurant operators and staff.It delivers immediate alerts through push notifications, emails, and text messages, enabling quick identification and resolution of discrepancies disrupting the workflow. With Activity Feed, you can manage these urgent tasks in the moment to ensure smooth operations and reduce downtime.

New Alerts Recently Added:

• Employee Shift Pickup and Swap Requests: Instantly review and approve schedule changes.
• Advanced Break Planning: Provides early warnings for required scheduled breaks, allowing managers to coordinate breaks based on current business volume.

PAR has operators covered with Brink POS, PAR Pay, and Data Central Operations Management.

Request your demo today!?

Hot Off the PAR Press

PAR Technology Reintroduces Core Products with New Brand Names

We recently announced the rebranding of two of our core products. As part of this strategic initiative, Brink POS is now PAR POS, the next generation of point-of-sale technology delivering unmatched scalability and execution. In addition, PAR MENU will transition to PAR Ordering, a comprehensive platform engineered to elevate customer experience and maximize ROI for restaurants by seamlessly supporting all digital ordering touchpoints—mobile, web, and kiosk – with ample customization possibilities. This strategic rebranding effort underscores PAR's commitment to creating a unified platform that supports growth, enhances guest satisfaction, and empowers restaurant operators to succeed.?

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PAR Technology and Hi Auto Announce Partnership

PAR Technology Corporation and Hi Auto are announcing a strategic partnership that marks a significant advancement in the quick-service restaurant industry, offering a fully integrated solution that enhances drive-thru efficiency and customer satisfaction. Under this partnership, Hi Auto’s AI-driven automated order-taking platform is now seamlessly integrated with PAR’s POS technology, delivering a powerful, unified system designed to optimize drive-thru operations. Several top QSR brands are already using this combined solution in live production environments, handling orders from real guests and setting a new standard for the industry.

Read the Press Release Here!?

Partnership Spotlight

Ranked the #1 tip distribution software, Kickfin gives thousands of restaurant pros the power to tip out their whole team in less than 60 seconds. When you integrate PAR POS with Kickfin, you can auto-calculate tip pools and send instant, cashless payouts directly to your employees' bank of choice. Move faster, track everything, and pay your people the way they want to be paid.

PARtner Fleet

PAR Technology has the largest partner ecosystem in the industry, consisting of over 250 technology providers. We help brands succeed with an open platform, welcoming the latest and greatest in restaurant innovation and strategically partnering with the best in the industry.

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Save the Date

We will be leading a live webinar at this year's Restaurant Finance & Development Conference. Join us virtually on December 5 as Oli Ostertag, General Manager of PAR POS, gives a deep dive on streamlining technology without losing key features. Discover how brands are consolidating and integrating technology to cut costs, improve efficiency, and meet evolving consumer expectations. Sign Up Here!

Customer Success Stories and Articles

Buyers Guide: Top POS Must-Haves for Growing Restaurants

For growing restaurant brands, leveraging the perfect POS is critical to operations and the key to success in today’s competitive market. These essential solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, elevating customer experiences, driving growth, and ultimately, boosting your bottom line. With so many POS systems available today, choosing the right solution for your growing restaurant operations may feel like a headache, but it doesn’t have to! Download this ebook and uncover key POS features for growing restaurants as well as first-hand success stories from restaurant brands leveraging the right POS. Download Now!?

Blog: Mastering Embedded Payments: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Consumers and businesses alike are constantly searching for solutions that streamline payments, making transactions not just faster and more secure but also seamlessly integrated into their daily routines. Tech vendors and software companies are addressing this demand by embedding payment capabilities directly into their solutions. Check out part one in our three part blog series and discover how embedded payments are revolutionizing the way businesses in all industries complete transactions. Read Now!

Blog: A Look Back at FSTEC 2024: Tech Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Foodservice

We just got back from FSTEC 2024 and the future of restaurants is looking pretty exciting. From the rise of AI in operations to technologies impact on experiences, read this blog and find out what we learned at this year's conference. Read Now!