SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D. C. 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): February 12, 2010



                           PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



   Delaware                         1-09720                    16-1434688
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(State or other                (Commission File             (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of                     Number)                  incorporation or
organization)                                             Identification Number)



         PAR Technology Park
         8383 Seneca Turnpike
         New Hartford, NY                                        13413-4991
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(Address of principal executive offices)                         (Zip Code)



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


                                 Not Applicable
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         (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since Last Report)



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

(a)  The information, including Exhibits attached hereto, in this Current Report
     is being  furnished  and shall not be deemed  "filed"  for the  purposes of
     Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject
     to the liabilities of that Section.  The information in this Current Report
     shall not be incorporated by reference into any  registration  statement or
     other document  pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,  except
     as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

(b)  On February 12, 2010,  PAR  Technology  Corporation  issued a press release
     announcing  its  results  of  operation  for the  quarterly  period  ending
     December  31,  2009.  A copy of the press  release  is  attached  hereto as
     Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.



99.1 Press Release dated February 12, 2010.




                                   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
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                                                   (Registrant)




Date:  February 12, 2010


                                       /s/Ronald J. Casciano
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                                       Ronald J. Casciano
                                       Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
                                       Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer





                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number                        Description
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   99.1                 Press Release dated February 12, 2010.






Exhibit 99.1  Press Release dated February 12, 2010.






RELEASE:    NEW HARTFORD, NY, February 12, 2010
CONTACT:    Christopher R. Byrnes (315) 738-0600 ext. 226
            cbyrnes@partech.com,  www.partech.com



                      PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

                     2009 FOURTH QUARTER & YEAR END RESULTS

o    Company discloses several  non-recurring  charges associated with personnel
     actions,  inventory of certain  discontinued product lines and deferred tax
     assets

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             NEW HARTFORD, NY, PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (NYSE:PTC)

New Hartford, NY- February 12, 2010 -- PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), a
provider  of  integrated  hardware,   software  and  service  solutions  to  the
restaurant,  hotel/resort,  and hospitality  industries  along with  information
technology  services to the United  States  Government,  today  reported  fourth
quarter and year end 2009 financial results.

This press release provides financial  information for net income per share that
exclude the following one-time charges: (1) non-recurring  charges for personnel
actions, (2) the write down of certain inventory related to discontinued product
lines, and (3) a valuation  allowance for certain deferred tax assets.  As such,
the financial  information  is not  presented in  accordance  with United States
generally accepted  accounting  principles  ("GAAP").  Management believes these
non-GAAP  financial  measures  provide   meaningful   supplemental   information
regarding our Company's performance,  thereby enhancing the ability of investors
to evaluate PAR's results for the periods  presented.  Please refer to the table
below for supplemental information and corresponding  reconciliation of non-GAAP
adjusted  financial  measures to GAAP financial measure for the three months and
twelve months ended December 31, 2009.

For the fourth quarter ended  December 31, 2009, PAR reported  revenues of $58.2
million  down 11% when  compared to the $65.4  million  reported  for the fourth
quarter of 2008. Excluding special  non-recurring  charges, the Company reported
non-GAAP  adjusted  net income of $601,000 and  non-GAAP  adjusted  earnings per
share of $0.04 for the period,  versus net income of $1.5  million and  earnings
per share of $0.10 reported for the same period last year. On a GAAP basis,  net
loss for the fourth  quarter was $4.9 million,  representing a loss of $0.33 per
diluted share.

For fiscal year 2009, PAR reported total revenues of $223 million,  down 4% from
the $233 million reported for fiscal year 2008. Non-GAAP adjusted net income for
the year was $308,000,  or non-GAAP  adjusted  $0.02 earnings per diluted share.
The results  represent a decrease  from the $2.2 million of net income and $0.15
earnings per diluted share  reported for fiscal year 2008. On a GAAP basis,  net
loss for 2009 was $5.2 million representing a loss $0.36 per diluted share.

These one-time charges  incurred in the fourth quarter reduced  operating income
by  approximately  $6.5 million,  comprised of $1.2 million related to personnel
actions, and $5.3 million related to inventory. In addition the Company recorded
a $1.4 million valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets.

"The global  economic  environment  represented a significant  challenge for PAR
throughout 2009.  Although difficult in scope, we see improving stability in our
markets and look  forward to a much  improved  2010," said John W.  Sammon,  PAR
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We have also taken significant steps this



past quarter to make certain organizational changes that will deliver meaningful
cost  savings  in 2010.  With  these  cost  reductions,  coupled  with  expected
increasing  sales,  we foresee  improvement  in  profitability  this  year.  Our
fundamental  long-term  strategy remains intact and has not been affected by the
cost reductions taken during this period."

Certain Company information in this release or by its spokespersons from time to
time may contain  forward-looking  statements.  Any  statements in this document
that  do  not  describe   historical  facts  are   forward-looking   statements.
Forward-looking  statements  are made pursuant to the safe harbor  provisions of
the Private  Securities  Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Investors are cautioned
that all forward-looking  statements involve risks and uncertainties,  including
without  limitation,  delays in new product  introduction,  risks in  technology
development  and  commercialization,  risks in  product  development  and market
acceptance  of and demand for the  Company's  products,  risks of  downturns  in
economic conditions generally, and in the quick service sector of the restaurant
market  specifically,  risks of  intellectual  property  rights  associated with
competition and competitive  pricing  pressures,  risks  associated with foreign
sales and high customer concentration, and other risks detailed in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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 include 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 50,000  installations  in 105  countries
worldwide.  PAR is also a leader in providing  computer-based  system design and
engineering  services  to the U.S.  Department  of Defense and federal and state
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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                           PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      (in thousands, except share amounts)
                                   (unaudited)

                                                               December 31,
                                                         ----------------------
                                                            2009          2008
                                                         ---------    ---------
Assets
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents .......................   $   3,907    $   6,227
     Accounts receivable-net .........................      47,013       53,582
     Inventories-net .................................      32,867       41,132
     Income tax refunds ..............................         438          208
     Deferred income taxes ...........................       6,362        5,301
     Other current assets ............................       2,329        3,588
                                                         ---------    ---------
         Total current assets ........................      92,916      110,038
Property, plant and equipment - net ..................       6,332        6,879
Deferred income taxes ................................       1,202        1,525
Goodwill .............................................      26,635       25,684
Intangible assets - net ..............................       7,243        8,251
Other assets .........................................       1,775        1,611
                                                         ---------    ---------
           Total Assets ..............................   $ 136,103    $ 153,988
                                                         =========    =========
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
     Current portion of long-term debt ...............   $   1,404    $   1,079
     Borrowings under lines of credit ................       2,000        8,800
     Accounts payable ................................      12,942       15,293
     Accrued salaries and benefits ...................       7,607        8,360
     Accrued expenses ................................       3,868        3,962
     Customer deposits ...............................       1,782        6,157
     Deferred service revenue ........................      16,598       16,318
                                                         ---------    ---------
         Total current liabilities ...................      46,201       59,969
                                                         ---------    ---------
Long-term debt .......................................       4,455        5,852
                                                         ---------    ---------
Other long-term liabilities ..........................       2,212        1,910
                                                         ---------    ---------
Shareholders' Equity:
     Preferred stock, $.02 par value,
       1,000,000 shares authorized ...................        --           --
     Common stock, $.02 par value,
       29,000,000 shares authorized;
       16,449,695 and 16,189,718 shares issued;
       14,796,940 and 14,536,963 outstanding .........         329          324
     Capital in excess of par value ..................      41,382       40,173
     Retained earnings ...............................      47,482       52,668
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss ............        (449)      (1,399)
     Treasury stock, at cost, 1,652,755 shares .......      (5,509)      (5,509)
                                                         ---------    ---------
         Total shareholders' equity ..................      83,235       86,257
                                                         ---------    ---------
           Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    $ 136,103    $ 153,988
                                                         =========    =========







                                             PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                              (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                                             (unaudited)

                                                            For the three months                 For the year ended
                                                             ended December 31,                     December 31,
                                                      --------------------------------    --------------------------------
                                                          2009                2008              2009              2008
                                                      -------------     --------------    --------------    --------------
                                                                                                
Net revenues:
     Product ......................................   $       19,918    $       23,197    $       72,555    $       81,763
     Service ......................................           17,989            22,131            74,046            75,430
     Contract .....................................           20,300            20,051            76,447            75,494
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
                                                              58,207            65,379           223,048           232,687
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
Costs of sales:
     Product ......................................           14,367            15,387            48,945            49,440
     Service ......................................           16,661            14,595            56,408            54,421
     Contract .....................................           19,158            18,899            72,220            71,376
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
                                                              50,186            48,881           177,573           175,237
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
     Gross margin .................................            8,021            16,498            45,475            57,450
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
Operating expenses:
     Selling, general and administrative ..........            9,386             9,866            36,207            36,790
     Research and development .....................            4,069             3,724            14,196            15,295
     Amortization of identifiable intangible assets              233               368             1,337             1,535
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
                                                              13,688            13,958            51,740            53,620
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
Operating income (loss) ...........................           (5,667)            2,540            (6,265)            3,830
Other income (loss), net ..........................             (109)              162               165               921
Interest expense ..................................              (72)             (431)             (400)           (1,176)
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes ...           (5,848)            2,271            (6,500)            3,575
(Provision) benefit for income taxes ..............              955              (810)            1,314            (1,358)
                                                      --------------    --------------    --------------    --------------
Net income (loss) .................................   $       (4,893)   $        1,461    $       (5,186)   $        2,217
                                                      ==============    ==============    ==============    ==============
Earnings (loss) per share
     Basic ........................................   $         (.33)   $          .10    $         (.36)   $          .15
     Diluted ......................................   $         (.33)   $          .10    $         (.36)   $          .15
Weighted average shares outstanding
     Basic ........................................           14,666            14,470            14,547            14,421
                                                      ==============    ==============    ==============    ==============
      Diluted .....................................           14,666            14,689            14,547            14,761
                                                      ==============    ==============    ==============    ==============






Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted non - GAAP net income

                                                 For the
                                               three months   For the
                                                  ended      year ended
                                               December 31, December 31,
                                                   2009         2009
                                              -----------   -----------

GAAP Net loss ................................   $(4,893)   $(5,186)

Adjustments:
     Cost of sales
          Product ............................       944        944
          Service ............................     4,509      4,509
                                                 -------    -------
               Total cost of sales ...........     5,453      5,453

     Operating expenses
          Selling, general and administrative        512        512
          Research and development ...........       548        548
                                                 -------    -------
               Total operating expenses ......     1,060      1,060

                                                 -------    -------
Total adjustments ............................     6,513      6,513

Income taxes
     Tax effect of adjusting items ...........    (2,423)    (2,423)
     Valuation allowance .....................     1,404      1,404
                                                 -------    -------
          Total income taxes .................    (1,019)    (1,019)

Adjusted non-GAAP net income .................   $   601    $   308
                                                 =======    =======

Adjusted non-GAAP net income per diluted share   $  0.04    $  0.02
                                                 =======    =======


The Company  reports its  financial  results in accordance  with GAAP.  However,
non-GAAP adjusted financial  measures,  as defined in the  reconciliation  table
above,  are provided herein because  management uses such measures in evaluating
the  results of the  continuing  operations  of the Company  and  believes  this
information  provides  investors better insight into underlying  business trends
and performance.  Non-GAAP  financial  measures should be viewed in addition to,
and not as an  alternative  for,  the  Company's  reported  results  prepared in
accordance with GAAP.


For the three and twelve months ended  December 31, 2009,  the Company  recorded
total charges of $6.5 million primarily related to a non-recurring write-down of
certain inventory  associated with  discontinued  products and personnel actions
related to the  consolidation  of some of its facilities.  Of the total charges,
$5.3M is associated with inventory, while the remaining $1.2M is associated with
personnel  actions.   Additionally,  the  Company  recorded  a  $1.4M  valuation
allowance for certain  deferred tax assets.  These charges have been excluded in
the Company's  non-GAAP  measures  because they are considered  non-recurring in
nature and are  quantitatively  and  qualitatively  different from the Company's
core operations during any particular period.