Discover how Fresh KDS offers more flexibility, iPad support, and 24/7 onboarding to streamline your kitchen operations—see how it stacks up against Square KDS.
Connects to Square POS
Works on iPads
24/7 onboarding support
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Reduce ticket times
Eliminate errors
Simple pos integration
Decrease costs
Keep your team in sync
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Effortlessly view all items across multiple open tickets at a glance. Tap an item to see all instances on screen.
Send order updates straight from the KDS. Craft personalized SMS messages, including their name and pickup times.
Manage future orders by holding them manually or automatically. Release them just in time for scheduled pickup.
Preparing food in an assembly line? Send orders from one KDS screen to the next station when it's complete.
Arrange orders on the screen with a simple tap. Move orders backward, forward, to the front, or to the back.
Change order types directly from the KDS screen. Switch between options like for here, curbside, or to-go effortlessly.
Everything your team needs to move faster, stay organized and serve orders on time shift after shift.
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Automatically sort orders based on prep and pickup times, so your team always works on what’s due next — keeping service fast and consistent.
See exactly how many ingredients you need across all active orders — no mental math, no second guessing, just faster batch prep.
Quickly move urgent or delayed orders to the front of the line to recover speed before service slows down.
Customize how modifiers and special requests are displayed — so your team can fulfill every order accurately, without costly remakes that slow down service.
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
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
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
Fresh KDS offers similar pricing, with more flexibility and better features, starting at $15 per month per screen.
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*Square KDS is included in Plus plan tier and higher.
From sign-up to receiving your first order, switching to Fresh KDS is hassle-free. Enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 support and quick setup.
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Select Square as your POS, log in to your Square account, and instantly connect to Fresh KDS.
Get the free Fresh KDS app from the Apple App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
Log in to the Fresh KDS app, and you’re all set to start receiving orders from Square.
Make switching to Fresh KDS a breeze with our expert guide. Packed with essential tips, a quick start guide, and a transition checklist, this e-book is your key to a successful upgrade.
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iPadOS Support
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Offline Mode
Light & Dark Themes
Multiple Layout Options
Dedicated Take Out Management Mode
Order Filtering by Source (Online vs In-Store)
Custom Order Alert Sound Effects
Custom Speed of Service Timers per Order Type
Bump Bar Support
Manual Order Arrangement
86 Items from KDS
Order Recall Timer Reset
Custom Order Recall Memory
Order Hold and Release on KDS
Automatic Hold based on Pickup Time
Modifier/Subitem bumps
Station Pausing
Custom Order Type Colors
Bump to Next Screen
Custom SMS Triggers (Received, Bump, Ready)
Custom SMS content by Order Type
Customer Facing Order Tracker
Fresh KDS works with any tablet/touch screen monitor running iOS 13+ or Android 7+.
Rearrange orders on the screen, hold orders until they’re ready to be prepared, and recall previously cleared tickets.
Manually mark critical orders to stand out, or automatically sort orders to ensure they get prepared quickly.
Set specific time thresholds for order statuses, providing visual alerts that help your kitchen staff manage preparation times effectively.
Get detailed reports on kitchen metrics, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Customize notification sounds for new orders, updates, and curbside arrivals—keeping staff informed without disrupting workflow.
Take full control of your kitchen’s printing needs directly from Fresh KDS. From complete order tickets to individual item labels.
Get real-time ingredient totals across all open orders—no manual counting needed.
Every kitchen is different. Fresh KDS has multiple options for screen communication so you can keep every station in perfect sync.
Style modifiers by keyword with color and text formatting so critical order details—like allergens or special requests—stand out on screen and reduce costly prep mistakes.
Provide real-time kitchen performance insights, displaying average ticket times, order counts, and status breakdowns directly on your KDS.
Send automated, customizable text messages to customers, keeping them informed about their order status.
Design and enforce standardized production flows across locations, tailored to your brand’s operational model.
Centrally manage and deploy device configurations, updates, and permissions across all locations.
Compare performance across stores to identify bottlenecks, outliers, and best-in-class execution.
Connect Fresh KDS with your existing systems to create a unified operational data layer.
Organize & Manage Tickets
Measure & Analyze Performance
Track & Communicate Order Status
Hardware & Compatibility
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