PAR report finds 55% of US consumers want AI to speed convenience-store checkout
PAR•PAR Technology published a 2026 report based on a survey of 1,000 US consumers. Fifty-five percent want AI to speed convenience-store checkout, and 33% would switch stores for faster checkout.
1. Checkout speed leads demand
PAR Technology’s 2026 industry report found that 80% of respondents had encountered AI in stores, most often through self-checkout kiosks. While 57% trust AI recommendations based on purchase history, 50% view stores as too automated if they cannot easily reach an employee.
