PAR report finds 55% of US consumers want AI to speed convenience-store checkout

• PAR Technology published a 2026 industry report on AI use in US convenience stores, based on a survey of 1,000 consumers.
• 80% of respondents reported encountering AI in-store, most often via self-checkout kiosks.
• Checkout speed drove the strongest demand: 55% want AI to speed checkout, 33% would switch stores for faster checkout.
• Personalization showed higher acceptance when tied to purchase history: 57% trust AI offer recommendations, 25% favor broader data use.
• Trust constraints centered on human access: 50% view stores as too automated if they cannot easily reach an employee.

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