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title: "PAR Technology survey shows consumer discomfort with restaurant AI drops to 27% in 2026"
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description: "A 2026 PAR Technology survey of 1,000 US adults reveals growing consumer acceptance of AI in restaurants. Discomfort dropped to 27% from 41% in 2025. Operational AI support reached 48%, while interest in personalization rose to 45%. Additionally, 62% are willing to use large language models for ordering if incentivized."
datetime: "2026-08-18T11:30:45.000Z"
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# PAR Technology survey shows consumer discomfort with restaurant AI drops to 27% in 2026

-   PAR Technology published a 2026 report on consumer sentiment toward AI in restaurants, based on a survey of 1,000 US adults. \* Share of consumers seeking restaurants that avoid AI fell to 27% from 41% in 2025, signaling broader acceptance. \* Operational AI drew the highest comfort, with 48% supporting AI-led labor or menu decisions; 51% backed AI to cut waits. \* Interest in AI-driven personalization rose to 45% from 33%, indicating reduced concern over data-driven offers. \* Ordering via large language models gained traction, with 62% willing to use an LLM given the right offer. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Par Technology Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202608180730BIZWIRE\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_20260818\_BW877583) on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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