8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2013

PAR Technology Corporation(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-09720	16-1434688
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

PAR Technology Park, 8383 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, New York 13413-4991

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (315) 738-0600

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Appointment of Karen E. Sammon as President, ParTech, Inc.

Karen E. Sammon was appointed President of the Company's largest subsidiary, ParTech, Inc., effective April 8, 2013.  Ms. Sammon will report to Robert Jerabeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of PAR Technology Corporation.  Ms. Sammon, is the former Senior Vice President of The CBORD Group, Inc. ("CBORD") a position she has held since 2010.  CBORD is a provider of technology and institutional dining services to universities, corporations, and several other market segments.  While at CBORD, Ms. Sammon had responsibility for strategic planning and P&L management of the US based operations.  Prior to joining CBORD, Ms. Sammon held a variety of positions with ParTech, Inc. from 1993 to 2010, including Chief Product & Strategy Officer; President, PAR Software Solutions; Vice President, Business Development and Director of Marketing.  Ms. Sammon is the daughter of Dr. John W. Sammon, Director, Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Company.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of PAR Technology Corporation dated March 27, 2013.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date: March 27, 2013	/s/Steven M. Malone
	Steven M. Malone
	Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1Press Release dated March 27, 2013

FOR RELEASE:	NEW HARTFORD, NY, March 27, 2013
CONTACT:	Christopher R. Byrnes (315) 738-0600ext. 6226 cbyrnes@partech.com,  www.partech.com

PAR Technology Corporation Names Karen E. Sammon

President of ParTech, Inc.

New Hartford, NY – March 27, 2013 – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) ("PAR" or the "Company") today announced it has appointed Karen E. Sammon as President of ParTech, Inc., the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary focused on technology solutions for the restaurant industry.  Ms. Sammon will report to Robert P. Jerabeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and overall performance of ParTech, Inc.  Her appointment is effective April 8, 2013.

Ms. Sammon rejoins PAR from The CBORD Group, Inc., a provider of technology solutions for food and nutrition service management, housing management, integrated security, and related needs of universities, corporations, and campus-based institutions.  At CBORD, Ms. Sammon was Senior Vice President of Operations, with leadership roles in software development, product management, supply chain management, manufacturing and assembly, professional services, account management, and training and education.  She was also responsible for the development of international markets through direct and indirect channels and vendor-partner management.

During Ms. Sammon's previous tenure at PAR, she served as Chief Product and Strategy Officer as well as President, PAR Software Solutions.

"Karen's extensive hospitality technology experience, market vision, and pragmatic approach will be a tremendous asset to our leadership team," said Ronald J. Casciano, PAR Technology CEO. "Karen will be instrumental in driving innovative solutions and operational improvements.  We are pleased Karen has rejoined our team and look forward to leveraging her skills and experience to benefit our customers and our business."

About PAR Technology Corporation

PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.  PAR's Hospitality segment has been a leading provider of restaurant and retail technology for more than 30 years.  PAR offers technology solutions for the full spectrum of restaurant operations, from large chain and independent table service restaurants to international quick service chains.  PAR's Hospitality business also provides hotel management systems with a complete suite of powerful tools for guest management, recreation management, and timeshare/condo management.  In addition, PAR offers the spa industry a leading management application specifically designed to support the unique needs of the resort spa and day spa markets, a rapidly growing hospitality segment.  Products from PAR also can be found in retailers, cinemas, cruise lines, stadiums and food service companies. PAR's Government Business is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. Visit www.partech.com for more information.

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