New mobile app debuts at National Restaurant Association Show; brings KDS data to life with simple, actionable scoring for operators on the move

CHICAGO, IL — May 17, 2025 — Fresh Technology, the company behind Fresh KDS, today announced the launch of On the Fly, a new mobile app that gives restaurant operators a real-time kitchen score powered by actual KDS performance data. The app will debut at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, where Fresh Technology is exhibiting for the first time.

Built to work seamlessly with Fresh KDS, On the Fly tracks speed of service, consistency, and kitchen activity to generate a simple, dynamic score that helps operators understand how their kitchen is performing—at a glance, from anywhere.

“Most kitchen data today is locked away in dashboards or buried in spreadsheets. On the Fly puts the most important insights in the palm of your hand, where operators actually need them. It’s about turning complex data into immediate action.”

Shaun Shankel, CEO of Fresh Technology.

The app is designed for everyone from single-store owners to multi-unit operators. Independent operators often don’t have the time or resources for deep data analysis. On the Fly gives them instant clarity, helping them spot issues and make improvements on the fly—no analyst required. At the same time, larger restaurant groups can use the app to push performance visibility and accountability all the way to the store level, bridging the gap between their analytics teams and front-line managers.

Fresh Technology sees On the Fly as the first in a series of tools aimed at redefining what a KDS can do. While most native KDS solutions focus solely on routing tickets, Fresh is using its platform to unlock deeper operational insights and deliver more value through data.

“Our goal is to move beyond the basics of ticket handling and help restaurants actually improve how they operate by making data more accessible, understandable, and actionable, we can give operators a real edge—regardless of size."

Visit Fresh Technology at Booth 8331

NRA Show attendees can demo On the Fly and see how it integrates with Fresh KDS at Booth 8331 in the tech pavilion. The app is now available to all Fresh KDS users via iOS and Android.

Available Now — Download On the Fly

Fresh KDS On the Fly is available today on both iOS and Android. Get real-time insights, track kitchen performance, and take action from anywhere.

• Download on the App Store
• Get it on Google Play
• Learn more about On the Fly

About Fresh Technology

Fresh Technology is the creator of Fresh KDS, a cloud-first kitchen display system used by thousands of restaurants nationwide. Known for its ease of use, reliability, and POS-agnostic design, Fresh KDS helps independent and multi-unit restaurants run faster, more consistent kitchens. Fresh Technology is committed to unlocking the power of kitchen data to help operators thrive.

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