Papa Johns enlists PAR Technology as it moves to firm's front and back of house solutions

Papa Johns has announced an overhaul of its legacy technology systems in every US location by 2027, powered by PAR Technology.

The pizza brand has selected PAR POS and PAR OPS to anchor its next-generation US in-restaurant technology stack.

“One of our strategic priorities is investing in and optimising our technology to deliver a better experience,” says Kevin Vasconi, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Papa Johns.

“A key element of that strategy is reducing complexity, driving efficiency, and accelerating innovation to improve our in-restaurant operations. PAR Technology’s integrated solutions give us the scale, performance, and support infrastructure needed to run our business better and help our restaurant teams deliver every day.”

“UtilisingPAR’s front- and back-of-house solutions gives Papa Johns real-time insight, operational control, and the foundation required for intelligent automation,” says Savneet Singh, CEO at PAR Technology. “Our mission is to simplify operations at scale and empower restaurants to create exceptional guest experiences. We’re ready to support Papa Johns as they scale for the future with PAR.”

The partnership aligns with Papa Johns broader technology transformation strategy, including expanded use of AI and analytics through its Google Cloud partnership.

A full system roll-out is planned across all US corporate and franchise locations by the end of 2027.

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