Fresh KDS On The Fly™ turns live data from your KDS into clear, real-time insights that help you spot problems before customers do.

Fresh KDS On The Fly™ works with your KDS to turn real-time kitchen activity into simple insights you can check anytime.
Fresh KDS On-The-Fly gives you a live view of how your kitchen is performing, exactly as it’s happening on your KDS screens. Quickly see overall status, lead ticket times, number of open orders, and how each station is holding up — across every screen and location.

Stop drowning in reports. Your Kitchen Score instantly shows if you're fast, consistent, and running smoothly—so you can fix what matters most.
Quick snapshot of your kitchen’s performance for a single day
Find your problem days and your rockstar shifts
Track if you're actually getting better or just staying busy
Three simple metrics that reveal if your kitchen is fast, consistent, and capturing accurate data—everything you need to improve operations.
Measures how consistently your team uses the KDS to bump and manage orders.

Shows the percentage of orders completed within your target times

Shows whether you deliver the same experience during slow afternoons and busy weekend rushes


When you need more than just a score, drill down into the specifics. Perfect for managers who want to understand not just what happened, but why—and what to fix.
Stop calling managers for updates. See every location's performance instantly and know exactly where to focus your attention.

Find quick answers to common questions about Fresh KDS, how it works, and what to expect before getting started.
Yes—On The Fly reads data from your Fresh KDS screens. It's free with any Fresh KDS subscription. Not using Fresh KDS yet? Start with a free trial.
Nothing extra. On The Fly is included free with every Fresh KDS plan—Essentials, Premium, or Unlimited. No hidden fees, no upsells.
On The Fly™ gives you a clear view of your Kitchen Score, which is made up of three key metrics: KDS Utilization, Speed of Service, and Consistency. You can track your performance by day, week, or month—and drill into each score to see what’s helping or hurting your service.
You'll see live kitchen activity as it happens—open orders, current ticket times, and real-time status. Your Kitchen Score and detailed analytics update daily, showing yesterday's complete performance when you check each morning. Weekly and monthly views give you the bigger picture to track improvements over time.
Download from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Log in with your Fresh KDS credentials and you're ready to roll.
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Get started — it's freeAlready running Fresh KDS? Download On The Fly and see your Kitchen Score in seconds.