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HOLDER Group of France selects PAR To Provide Restaurant Management Technology for Their International Restaurants

NEW HARTFORD, NY--—June 19, 2008— ParTech, Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), today announced that the HOLDER Group has chosen PAR to be their sole provider of Point-of-Sale Systems.

The HOLDER Group is a dynamic company headquartered in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France , totaling over 450 retail outlets throughout the world, grouped under three major brands - Paul, Saint Preux and Laduree. Their rapid growth led management to review its IT policy in 2006, and initiate a search for a restaurant management system that would effectively support their expansion plans. HOLDER required a flexible, intelligent system, but most importantly, the ability to partner with an international provider to implement and support the technology wherever HOLDER intended to grow.  HOLDER expansion plans include the opening of new stores in the United States and the Asia/Pacific rim.

PAR’s Global Infrastructure and ability to provide total systems integration of hardware, software and service solutions convinced HOLDER’s Management to select PAR.

PAR’s supported solution, allows the company to operate its point-of-sale terminals off a unique central server. This allows HOLDER exceptional visibility into their operations, but more importantly, supports their expansion through more efficient operations and a significantly shortened deployment time globally.

Christian Pacan, IT Director for the Holder Group commented, “The Holder Group is very pleased to have formed a strong relationship with PAR as our Solutions Provider for our restaurants.  PAR’s distinctive global position will enable Holder Group to maintain a singular system in all our operations.”

“We are pleased to include the HOLDER Group to our growing list of international customers.  This selection exemplifies the opportunities available within our International markets. We will continue to market aggressively in Europe as we recognize the favorable market conditions for our products and solutions,” commented Greg Cortese, CEO & President of ParTech, Inc.  “PAR’s strength continues to be technology innovation, our long-term relationships with customers and our customer service and support over the life of our systems.  These strengths will continue to allow us to win new business.”

ParTech International has 15 worldwide offices in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Middle East, China and Asia Pacific.

ABOUT The HOLDER Group

Over half a century ago, on the initiative of Francis Holder, a group marked by tradition was built. Thanks to its culture based on respect for its products, it is now the “leading bakery in France ”. This company, filled with traditional culture, has been capable of making the link between the past and the modern world, between cultural tradition and economic progress. Today, with its more than 450 retail outlets, it is an ambassador for the French bakery trade well beyond its borders, leaving their footprint throughout the world.  For more information visit the Company’s website at www.groupeholder.com

ABOUT PAR TECHNOLOGY

PAR Technology Corporation creates and markets products that help hospitality operators around the world to better manage money, materials, people and the guest experience. PAR has provided hardware, software and services to the world's largest restaurant chains and their franchisees for almost 30 years.  Today the Company's extensive offering includes technology solutions for the full spectrum of hospitality operations, from boutique hotels and independent table service restaurants to international QSR chains, all backed by PAR’s global service network.  The Company has over 45,000 installations in 105 countries worldwide.  PAR is also a leader in providing computer-based system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies.  PAR Technology Corporation 's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC.  For more information visit the Company’s website at www.partech.com.

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