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Coates Group Expands to U.S. With Opening of New Innovation Lab to Showcase the Future of Digital MerchandisingCHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Coates, a global leader in digital merchandising software, kiosks, and digital drive-thrus, expands the reach of its world-class products with the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Chicago, which includes a fully equipped innovation lab. The new Coates Lab offers quick service restaurants (QSR), retail brands and agencies a state-of-the-art space for a hands-on, personalized experience of the future of digital merchandising. With more than 50 years of leadership in digital solutions, Coates is in a unique position to take customers from proof of concept, design and manufacturing to installation and support, to provide their customers the most engaging experience. Coates serves more than 35 markets around the globe, with bases in Australia, China, India, Japan and ow the United States. The company boasts an impressive list of customers, including McDonald's, Lindt Chocolate, and Subway along with strategic partnerships with industry giants such as ParTech, Inc. (PAR), Samsung, and Intel. "Expanding into North America has always been a long-term focus for Coates," Leo Coates, CEO of Coates Group, said. "Given the opportunities in the U.S. market, we're confident our personalized approach moves the dial in digital merchandising as brands know it today. Chicago provides Coates a strategic base to bring greater service and bolder innovations to restaurants, merchants, and marketers." Retail and QSR Partners Rely on Coates "PAR is collaborating with Coates to offer our U.S.-based QSR customers personalized digital solutions that enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiency," said Karen Sammon, President and CEO PAR Technology Corporation. "With Coates, we see an opportunity to enhance our Brink POS® Software and augment PAR's restaurant portfolio." Coates Delivers Personalized In-store Experiences Coates Lab is also using virtual reality (VR) technology to elevate its digital hardware and software product development, personalization and pilot programs. Coates invites their clients, creative teams and developers to build and experience their new products in a personalized VR experience, as if they were a customer in their own store. Franchises Increase Sales Using Coates Products About Coates Group For more information, go to http://www.coatesgroup.com Media Contact Coates Group Contact Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160928/413111LOGO
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