PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) is a provider of enterprise hardware and software solutions primarily serving the hospitality, restaurant and retail markets. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in New Hartford, New York, the company has grown from its early days as a consulting firm to a global technology partner for multi-location operators. Its offerings span point-of-sale systems, kitchen automation, digital ordering, inventory management and workforce solutions, designed to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences.
In its Restaurant and Retail Solutions segment, PAR delivers a suite of integrated products including countertop and handheld terminals, self-service kiosks, kitchen display systems and cloud-native management software. These tools support a range of customer engagement functions—ordering, payment processing, loyalty programs and analytics—enabling quick-service, fast-casual and full-service establishments to operate more efficiently and gain actionable insights into sales and labor trends.
PAR’s Government and Security Solutions division provides inspection and screening technologies for aviation, critical infrastructure and other secure facilities. Leveraging proprietary X-ray imaging, trace-detection equipment and software, the company partners with government agencies and third-party security operators worldwide to help detect threats and contraband while maintaining high throughput and compliance with regulatory standards.
With a presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America, PAR serves thousands of locations ranging from independent restaurants to global chains, as well as public sector clients. Led by President and CEO William R. Rogers, the company continues to innovate through strategic acquisitions, such as integrated kitchen and order-management platforms, further strengthening its end-to-end offerings for both commercial and government customers.
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