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Kitchen display screen with open orders for Table 9, Table 6, and Lily, showing order details and timers.
Phone displaying Fresh KDS Kitchen Score of 87 with performance breakdown compared to previous Monday.In-App Metrics modal showing last 30 minutes performance with 25 orders on time, 10 caution, and 5 late, average time 4 minutes 29 seconds.
Kitchen display showing recent order performance with 25 on time, 10 caution, 5 late, average time 4 minutes 29 seconds, alongside phone displaying Fresh KDS Kitchen Score of 87.

Run every shift smoother

Kitchen display showing open orders with ingredient totals, including 4 beef patties, 2 fries, and 6 chicken tenders.

Know exactly how much to prep

Get real-time ingredient totals across all open orders, so you can prep with precision and keep service running smoothly.

Kitchen display ticket highlighting modifiers like extra shot and add whip, with customization options for colors, text styles, and keywords.

Get it right the first time

Customize how specific modifiers show up on tickets—using colors, bold text, and italics to call out the most important parts of an order.

Smiling restaurant worker holding printed ticket with Fresh KDS printing options for For Here, Drive Thru, and Pickup.

On-demand label and ticket printing

Use Fresh KDS with a compatible printer for hassle-free label and ticket printing, directly from the app.

Restaurant kitchen staff working with visual overlay showing communication between Station 1, Station 2, and Station 3.

Keep every station in sync

Every kitchen is different. Fresh KDS has multiple options for screen communication so you can keep every station in perfect sync.

Simplify your off-premise process

Keep off-premise orders clear and speed up delivery, pickup and curbside service with a dedicated take-out view.

See order pickup time, and progress at a glance.

Easily notify customers when it's time to pick up.

Get notified instantly when a customer arrives for pickup.

See pickup times easily

Notify customers intantly

Get alerts on customer arrival

Kitchen display showing dedicated take-out view with customer orders, pickup times, and order summaries.

Send automatic SMS updates to keep customers informed and make off-premise pickups frictionless.

Customize messages with names and pickup details.

Add an “I’m Here” link so customers can check in.

Alert customers exactly when orders are ready.

Customize names and pickup info

Add an "I'm Here" check-in link

Alert customers when orders are ready

Phone showing text message with pickup details and 'I'm Here' link, alongside kitchen display with customer order list.

Show real-time order statuses on a customer screen to reduce lobby chaos and keep pickups simple.

Let customers see when orders move from prep to ready.

Minimize waiting and speed up the pickup flow.

Free up staff by cutting down status questions.

Show progress from prep to ready

Speed up the pickup flow

Cut down status question for staff

Mounted screen in restaurant lobby displaying real-time order status for customers.

Split orders into two clear rows by type, helping your team stay organized and speed up prep.

Separate dine-in and takeout orders at a glance.

Prioritize off-premise orders without slowing down in-house service.

Customize which orders show where to match your workflow.

Separate dine-in and take-out

Prioritize off-premise without slowing dine-in

Choose order placement to fit workflow

Kitchen display split into two rows for dine-in and takeout orders, showing timers and order details.

Know what's happening, fix what's slowing you down

Monitor and improve your kitchen from your pocket.

Track your kitchen’s speed and consistency from anywhere. On The Fly turns live KDS data into clear, mobile-friendly insights so you can spot issues early, coach your team, and keep service running at its best.

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Hand holding phone displaying Fresh KDS Kitchen Score of 87 with performance breakdown.
Hand holding phone displaying Fresh KDS Kitchen Score of 87 with performance breakdown.

Monitor and improve service speed from anywhere

Track your kitchen’s speed and consistency from anywhere. On The Fly turns live service data into clear, mobile-friendly insights so you can spot issues early, coach your team, and keep service running at its best.

Person pointing to kitchen display showing 15- and 30-minute performance metrics with on-time, caution, and late orders.

Real-time stats, right on your KDS

See key performance metrics for the last 15 and 30 minutes without leaving your screen. Keep a pulse on ticket times, delays, and order flow, so you can make quick adjustments mid-shift.

Smiling restaurant manager using laptop with overlaid kitchen performance chart.

Deep-dive reporting for smarter decisions

Get a detailed view of your kitchen’s performance over time. Analyze trends, uncover bottlenecks, and use data-driven insights to fine-tune workflows and improve service quality.

Essential tools for every kitchen

Order Holds

Pause orders until the right time to prep, reducing on-screen clutter and improving kitchen efficiency.

Prioritize

Easily mark critical orders to instantly move them to the front of the queue with a priority banner.

Recall

Instantly bring back cleared orders or individual items on the KDS screen, ensuring every dish is accurate.

Split & Merge

Divide or combine orders directly on your KDS, providing flexibility and improved order management.

Hold & Fire

Fire courses from your POS or on the KDS, ensuring the kitchen knows exactly when to prepare each dish.

Tap to Start

Move orders from "new" to "in progress" with a single tap to keep all employees updates on status.

Fresh KDS is absolutely critical to our operation. Kitchen staff appreciate the intuitive interface, and our guests love staying in the loop with text notifications.

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Dan Simpson
Tazikis Mediterranean Café

Before Fresh KDS, it would take new employees 2-3 weeks to understand how we run the business – now, it is only 2-3 hours.

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Kaldon Alfaouri
JJ Fish & Chicken

Fresh KDS is something we rely on daily. I think a lot of restaurants can appreciate the clutter free nature of going digital.

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Jason Wang
Xi'an Famous Foods

Fresh KDS keeps our kitchens running smoothly! With limited space, we like that it runs on tablets that can easily be positioned as needed.

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Vui Hunt
Vui's Kitchen

I'm super happy and satisfied with this system. My kitchen and front service staff are very happy with this. Highly recommend KDS!

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Edwin Lurduy
Mecatos Cafe W. Colonial