Feed the Fans, Fuel the Funnel: A Game Plan for Football Catering + Loyalty
Football season is both a cultural phenomenon and a marketer’s dream playbook. With tailgates, office parties, and at-home watch parties driving demand for group dining, it’s the perfect moment to turn casual guests into high-value loyalists. For restaurant marketers looking to capitalize on the season, catering and loyalty should be the MVPs of your strategy. […]
Loyalty That Guests Actually Want to Play
Game-based engagement is here—and it’s already changing the rules. https://vimeo.com/1134401741/47a5d4e819?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Guests don’t want loyalty programs that feel like homework. They want to feel something—excitement, surprise, anticipation. That’s where PAR Games™ comes in. In addition to the expected points and tiers, PAR Games turns everyday guest behavior—like checking in or making a purchase—into behavior-triggered brand moments […]
Stop Loyalty Fraud Before It Starts: How PAR Engagement Protects Your Program and Your Bottom Line
Running a loyalty program shouldn’t mean opening the door to fraud. At PAR Engagement, we know that loyalty is more than just perks, it’s a strategic engine that drives repeat visits, builds deeper guest relationships, and turns data into dollars. Protecting that engine from fraud is critical to sustaining your revenue and maintaining guest trust. […]
Redefining Guest Identity: How PAR Engagement Makes Login Seamless and Secure
https://vimeo.com/1108212519?share=copy A guest’s first interaction with your brand often starts with login. Yet, many restaurant brands still rely on outdated, email-only systems that frustrate customers, create duplicate profiles, and slow down the guest journey. At PAR Engagement, we believe the login experience should be as smooth and welcoming as the first smile from a server. […]
Introducing Advanced Authentication: A Smarter, More Secure Way to Welcome Guests
As the digital front door to your brand, your login experience needs to be both secure and seamless. That’s why we built PAR Advanced Authentication—a foundational upgrade to how your guests sign in across mobile apps, online ordering, kiosks, and even POS. With next-gen identity flows that balance security and speed, Advanced Authentication gives developers […]
Introducing PAR Engagement: One Unified Cloud for Every Guest Experience
Guest engagement shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Too often, restaurant brands are stuck stitching together disconnected systems just to deliver the kind of experiences guests expect. That’s why we built PAR Engagement—a unified cloud that brings loyalty, marketing & offers, ordering, and guest data. No silos. No workarounds. Just smarter tools that help you convert faster, […]
How Rising QSR Prices Are Steering Guests Toward Fast Casual, And How Loyalty Programs Can Make the Difference
In recent times, the distinctions between quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and fast casual dining have become increasingly indistinct. Traditionally, QSRs have been synonymous with affordability and speed, whereas fast casual spots are known for their superior quality and customization. However, this gap is closing. Rising costs due to inflation, labor, and supply chain issues are nudging […]
Fast Casual Frontrunners: PAR Punchh Customers Shaking Up the Industry in 2025
Fast Casual recently announced the winners of its annual Top Movers & Shakers award. According to the publication, in 2025 they recognized 100 brands and 25 leaders, who are propelling the fast casual industry forward. We are very excited to be partnering with 30 of these outstanding brands and six esteemed top executives who won […]
Punchh & Yumpingo: Elevating Your Customer Experience
With the current state of the restaurant industry, restaurant brand marketers need to keep customer experiences at the center of everything they do. How do you stand out from the rest? You listen to what your customers are saying and leverage their insights to deliver something that will exceed their expectations. At Punchh, we are […]
Mastering Online Ordering: 5 Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Remember the pre-digital era when managing seating charts and keeping wait times down was a constant struggle? Fortunately, those days are long gone, thanks to modern advancements such as online ordering for restaurants that have transformed the restaurant industry. Operators are now equipped with advanced tools to meet customer expectations. But this digital age doesn’t […]
5 Creative Restaurant Marketing Ideas for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, is fast approaching. This holiday presents an opportunity for restaurants in the United States to engage their customers, attract new guests and increase revenue by creating memorable offers and enhanced dining experiences. Although Cinco de Mayo may […]
The ONLY Digital Loyalty Platform You’ll Ever Need
You don’t need more marketing tools. You need results. For over 12 years, Punchh has been packing a punch for the biggest brands in the food business. From our white-glove treatment, to our 200+ partners and integrations, we’ve set the industry standard for driving customer loyalty, retention, and ultimately, bottom line, for businesses just like […]