{"id":18782,"date":"2026-06-10T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=f116b320bb120d3cd072c6b69273e677"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:30:00","slug":"smoothie-king-drives-incremental-revenue-and-loyalty-engagement-with-par-games-in-first-three-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=18782","title":{"rendered":"Smoothie King Drives Incremental Revenue and Loyalty Engagement with PAR Games in First Three Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpartech.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dpress_release%26utm_campaign%3D%26utm_content%3Dsk-pargames-announcement%26utm_term%3D&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=PAR+Technology+Corporation&amp;index=1&amp;md5=444be34c48d42c0a66ccc04a0a2a79d6\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">PAR Technology Corporation<\/a> (NYSE: PAR), a leading technology provider powering multi\u2011unit operators across restaurant, retail, and large-scale commerce, today highlights early results following <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smoothieking.com%2F&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Smoothie+King%26%238217%3Bs&amp;index=2&amp;md5=adc9d9adafdf30691260335bac081cbb\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Smoothie King\u2019s<\/a> implementation of <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpunchh.com%2Fpar-games%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dpress_release%26utm_campaign%3D%26utm_content%3Dsk-pargames-announcement%26utm_term%3D&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=PAR+Games%26%238482%3B&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ddb7265bd52d703987c9d75cfb64b78a\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">PAR Games\u2122<\/a>, a gamified engagement capability within <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpartech.com%2Fsolutions%2Fguest-engagement-platform%2Frestaurant-loyalty-software%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dpress_release%26utm_campaign%3D%26utm_content%3Dsk-pargames-announcement%26utm_term%3D&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=PAR%26%23174%3B+Punchh%26%23174%3B&amp;index=4&amp;md5=e456af6f0ecfbba68090d3c754fcfdfd\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">PAR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Punchh<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, showing meaningful gains in guest engagement, reactivation, and incremental revenue across the brand.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610502971\/en\/2827580\/5\/PAR-positive_%281%29.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610502971\/en\/2827580\/22\/PAR-positive_%281%29.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610502971\/en\/2827580\/5\/PAR-positive_%281%29.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260610502971\/en\/2827580\/21\/PAR-positive_%281%29.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nSince launching PAR Games as part of its <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smoothieking.com%2Fhealthy-rewards&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Healthy+Rewards+loyalty+program&amp;index=5&amp;md5=26d2c93a7d1eb50330736556189f34f8\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Healthy Rewards loyalty program<\/a>, Smoothie King has used gamified experiences such as \u201cspin-to-win\u201d to turn everyday purchases into interactive moments that encourage repeat visits and higher spend. These experiences dynamically adapt based on real-time guest behavior and purchase patterns, allowing the brand to deliver more relevant engagement at scale across its nationwide footprint while reinforcing Smoothie King\u2019s commitment to making the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits.<\/p><p>\n\u201cGamification is most effective when it responds to real customer behavior,\u201d said Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology. \u201cBy using real-time, data-driven intelligence to tailor each interaction, Smoothie King is increasing participation and driving measurable outcomes without adding operational complexity.\u201d<\/p><p>\nIn the first three months of implementation, the program has:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nEngaged a significant number of unique guests<\/li>\n<li>\nGenerated over 2 million game plays<\/li>\n<li>\nIncreased loyalty signups by over 40%<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nAnother great benefit was the significant reactivation of lapsed guest, demonstrating the power of the platform in reactivation of lapsed loyalty members. By responding to visit frequency and engagement signals in the moment, PAR Games has helped Smoothie King influence guest behavior without relying on blanket offers or deep discounting. Guests who engaged with PAR Games also delivered a significant lift in average loyalty check, reinforcing the program\u2019s ability to drive incremental value without discount dependency.<\/p><p>\n\u201cPAR Games has helped us take loyalty beyond earn-and-burn rewards and create more engaging experiences that motivate guests to return,\u201d said Jyoti Lynch, CIO at Smoothie King. \u201cIn just a few months, we\u2019ve seen clear impact on participation, reactivation, and spend, driven by experiences that respond to guest behavior in real time while staying aligned with our brand and margin goals and our vision of nourishing healthy habits.\u201d<\/p><p>\nSmoothie King\u2019s early success with PAR Games builds on its broader digital transformation with PAR Technology. Since launching PAR Punchh in 2024, the brand has unified its point-of-sale, payments, and loyalty platforms across more than 1,200 locations, enabling more personalized guest engagement and data-driven decision-making at scale.<\/p><p>\nPAR Games is a capability within PAR Punchh that uses real-time guest data and behavior-driven logic to personalize engagement, enabling brands to influence frequency, reactivation, and spend while protecting margins. As part of PAR\u2019s unified commerce platform, it enables operators to activate new engagement strategies without adding complexity to their tech stack.<\/p><p>\nTo learn more about PAR\u2019s unified front- and back-of-house solutions, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpartech.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Dpress_release%26utm_campaign%3D%26utm_content%3Dsk-pargames-announcement%26utm_term%3D&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.partech.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=198c282f33bdb38d49436af28ea61e14\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.partech.com<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.<\/b><\/p><p>\nSmoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based company with more than 1,200 units nationwide. It was founded in 1973 with the mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.<\/p><p>\nWith over 50 years making nutrition delicious and guided by a vision to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, Smoothie King continues to design each smoothie from the ground up, working with their nutritional experts to balance nutrients and flavor, delivering the best kind of delicious. In April 2023, Smoothie King expanded beyond smoothies with the launch of Smoothie Bowls. In 2025, the brand introduced its Power Eats Menu, its first nationwide rollout of food items, which earned Nation\u2019s Restaurant News\u2019 MenuMasters Healthful Innovation award in 2026. Smoothie King also offers retail products that include sports beverages, energy bars, vitamins, supplements, and more.<\/p><p>\nRepeatedly recognized as a top franchise opportunity, Smoothie King was recently ranked #17 in Entrepreneur Magazine's highly competitive \u201cFranchise 500\u201d ranking for 2026, as well as #11 in Entrepreneur\u2019s 2025 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners and #11 in its 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans feature. Smoothie King was also included in the 2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers &amp; Shakers list, Technomic\u2019s Top 500 Chains and Franchise Times 2025 Top 400. For more information about Smoothie King, please visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fsmoothieking.com&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fsmoothieking.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=e34d48b8066eff137128930935575d06\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">http:\/\/smoothieking.com<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<b>About PAR Technology<\/b><\/p><p>\nPAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) delivers an agentic operating platform that enables smarter, more consistent operations for multi\u2011unit brands across restaurant, retail, and high\u2011volume commerce. PAR\u2019s platform brings together mission\u2011critical software\u2014point of sale, digital ordering, loyalty, payments, and back\u2011office systems\u2014along with hardware and data to orchestrate decisions and workflows across systems, locations, and guest touchpoints in real time. Designed to drive measurable outcomes, PAR helps brands improve efficiency, deliver better experiences, and make every store more profitable. Learn more at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpartech.com%2F&amp;esheet=54550499&amp;newsitemid=20260610502971&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=partech.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=00b7b13e38ac81861c117b4812dd96ef\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">partech.com<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>IR CONTACT:<\/b><br\/>Christopher R. Byrnes\n<br\/>(315) 743-8376 <a  href=\"mailto:cbyrnes@partech.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">cbyrnes@partech.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading technology provider powering multi\u2011unit operators across restaurant, retail, and large-scale commerce, today highlights early results following Smoothie King\u2019s imple&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18782"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18783,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18782\/revisions\/18783"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}