# Fresh KDS \| #1 Kitchen Display — Restaurant POS Integration

> Tablet-based kitchen display system for restaurant order management and efficiency. (iPhone/iPad app by Fresh Technology, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-kds-1-kitchen-display/id1399974398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fresh Technology, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276902607)
- Category: Business, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-kds-1-kitchen-display/id1399974398/reviews.md

## What is Fresh KDS | #1 Kitchen Display?

Manage your restaurant's customer orders efficiently with Fresh KDS — the #1 tablet-based Kitchen Display System (KDS) trusted by the best in hospitality. 

JOIN THOUSANDS OF RESTAURANT KITCHENS USING FRESH KDS TO:
• Eliminate errors and reduce waste by digitizing their restaurant’s kitchen /
• Prepare food & beverage orders accurately & in the correct order /
• Enhance communication between front & back of house /
• Analyze detailed kitchen performance analytics /
• Display orders on up to 10 digital screens /
• Improve kitchen efficiency /
• Minimize mistakes /
• Decrease costs /
 
▶ DIGITIZE YOUR KITCHEN TO ELIMINATE ERRORS ◀

With Fresh KDS, all of your menu items, modifiers, and order types are shown on one screen so your kitchen can get orders out, accurately. No more errors caused by handwritten paper tickets, frustrated staff or guests, and lost money. 

▶ IMPROVE GUEST EXPERIENCE ◀

Send orders to specific screens, print labels, hold or prioritize tickets and even send your guests custom SMS text messages - all from within the Fresh KDS app.

▶ DECREASE COSTS AT EVERY LOCATION ◀

Fresh KDS enables restaurant operators to optimize their kitchen production, facilitate in-store and e-commerce hand-offs, and introduce communication to all areas of the restaurant.

▶ GET DETAILED ANALYTICS WITH ACTIONABLE RESULTS ◀

Create operational reports to help your restaurant improve its efficiency. You can see information like the time it takes to prepare specific dishes and whether performance suffers on certain days or other time periods.
 
▶ EFFORTLESSLY INTEGRATE WITH A POS ◀

Fresh KDS integrates with some of the best point-of-sale systems in the industry. Set up your Fresh KDS tablet as a printer in your POS or directly from the cloud via the internet with Square, Clover, and more. Or connect your Fresh KDS tablet to the internet to get orders with Crowd Engage, Invu, and plenty of others.

▶ EXTEND KDS FUNCTIONALITY ◀
 
Connect to any other system with multiple ways to get your data in or out or extend the system's functionality to meet your operational requirements. The only limitation is your imagination.

[ API ] Access the Fresh KDS API to build a cloud-based integration and send orders to Fresh KDS from any other open system. 

[ SDK ] Build a network integration and send orders to Fresh KDS from a device on the local network.

[ WEBHOOKS ] Automate the information you send to another system based on a specific action - such as clearing orders from the screen.

▶ HOW FRESH KDS WORKS ◀

Fresh KDS provides a single source of information for everyone to access real-time updates on what needs to be prepared, allowing cooks and other staff to see what orders need to be filled.
 
1. Open the app on your iPad and wirelessly connect to your POS.
2. Orders appear on the screen as the sale is completed.
3. Orders change color from green to red based on time.
4. Simply tap an order, and *poof* it’s gone.
 
▶ AFFORDABLE PRICING PLANS ◀

The flexible, easy-to-use platform is exactly what you need to grow your restaurant, bar, cafe, kiosk, or food truck, with premium plans starting at just USD $19/mo.

▶ GET STARTED IN 5 MINUTES ◀
 
You can begin using Fresh KDS with our risk-free trial. There are no installation costs. It takes less than 5 minutes to get started by completing these simple steps:

[ INSTALL APP ] Fresh KDS has you covered!
 
[ SIGN UP ] Create a Fresh account in a few easy steps. It's free to try - any restaurant, any size. Cancel anytime.

[ CONNECT POS ] Follow a few easy setup steps, and start seeing orders!

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Download Fresh KDS to upgrade your restaurant’s kitchen today. Questions or feedback? Get responsive support at https://www.fresh.technology/support.

## Key features

- Digitize kitchen orders
- Reduce errors and waste
- Enhance front/back of house communication
- Analyze kitchen performance
- Display orders on multiple screens
- Integrate with POS systems

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-kds-1-kitchen-display/id1399974398/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thai@34

*2024-09-13*

Recently installed Fresh KDS, The support and app have been very good. instant access to the support team.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2024-07-30, version 3.27.0*

In the beginning was a lot of complications with integrating KDS and Square, but tech support was very helpful and patient. Now everything works smoothly .

### 5/5 — Customer support

*2024-06-25*

I LOVE my KDS! However KDS had an update and my tablets were not connecting all of a sudden over a busy lunch hour. I quickly found text support in the app and shot them a text. I got a quick response from a knowledgable and friendly tech who walked my through several steps to get back up and running in a very short time! Step by step instructions that even a non-techy could understand! I highly recommend KDS to anyone running a kitchen!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2024-04-11*

I’m a small business owner and just started using fresh KDS. It’s worked well with Square. When I did have problems I reached out to their help line and they were quick to respond! They helped resolve my issues quickly and with patience.

### 5/5 — Amazing customer service!!!

*2024-04-01*

I am computer illiterate and Miss Aubrey was so patient with me and helped me until we got everything connected and ready to go! I think I’m going to love this app as much as I loved her attitude!! Thank you so much!

### 5/5 — Great product and support

*2024-03-25*

We are a high volume cafe and restaurant and have relied on Fresh KDS for several years. We have multiple SquarePOS registers & terminals and two KDS printer screens and they work great together. When we’ve had technical issues in the past, the Fresh KDS team has quickly identified a solution and walked us through it professionally and promptly.

### 5/5 — Elevate church

*2024-03-01*

Grateful for the support every time I call. Easy to fix any issues.  The tech today was great help!1

### 1/5 — Dishonest Pricing; Intermittently Fails

*2023-10-18*

I want to love fresh KDS as we rely on it heavily for our business. Unfortunately, the service goes down relatively frequently which can cause major problems

Also, they recently charged me more than $100 to reflect a recent price raise. This was done four months into my annual subscription. Price raises are fine, but you can’t charge them until the renewal date.

To their credit, they refunded the charges, but I highly doubt they refunded everyone else.

### 1/5 — Great when it works but works 50% of the time if that

*2023-09-19*

Was recommended this from previous owners, decided to stick with it. Started great then orders started not to show up, or pop back up after hours later. I’d restart my whole system, make sure update version/ if there was any updates from bugs and contact them. Good customer service until I was told I needed a higher subscription then I needed, I figured out later I didn’t need it. I was told they are working on the problems and each week it be the same thing but during my busy season I didn’t have the time to try a new system. I talked to them saying I am over this and I’d like to cancel and refund for the last couple months and they said wait until I close (I am seasonal) and when I contacted them they said since I paid annually I couldn’t. So I paid for something that half worked and they tone changed in customer service, not will to help but would give me a credit for a different subscription. Why would I use that when the system didn’t work and I wasn’t happy with it. Not impressed or happy, do not recommend.

### 5/5 — It Just Works

*2023-05-05*

I have had Fresh KDS since it started. It has come along way. It is stable and works well. No compliants. I use Square and it connects and works.

## Frequently asked questions about Fresh KDS | #1 Kitchen Display

### What does Fresh KDS do?

Fresh KDS is a tablet-based Kitchen Display System (KDS) designed to manage restaurant orders efficiently. It digitizes the kitchen workflow, displaying orders on screens to eliminate errors, reduce waste, and improve communication between front and back of house staff.

### What are the key features of Fresh KDS?

Key features include digitizing orders to eliminate errors, preparing food and beverages accurately, enhancing communication, analyzing kitchen performance with detailed analytics, displaying orders on up to 10 screens, and integrating effortlessly with various POS systems.

### How does Fresh KDS integrate with other systems?

Fresh KDS integrates with popular POS systems like Square and Clover, allowing you to set up your tablet as a printer or connect via the cloud. It also offers API, SDK, and webhooks for custom integrations with other open systems.

### Who is Fresh KDS for?

This app is designed for restaurant kitchens and hospitality businesses aiming to optimize their operations. It's ideal for owners and managers who want to improve order accuracy, kitchen efficiency, and guest experience through digital order management.

### How does Fresh KDS improve kitchen efficiency and reduce costs?

By digitizing orders and providing real-time updates, Fresh KDS ensures cooks see exactly what needs to be prepared, in the correct order. This minimizes mistakes, reduces food waste, and optimizes production flow, ultimately leading to decreased operational costs and improved efficiency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.79.0 — 2026-08-20

- Show custom automations in settings
- Replaced settings drill downs with drop-down
- Fire items onto same card when releasing from hold

### 3.78.1 — 2026-08-13

Bug fix for app launch

### 3.78.0 — 2026-08-11

- Show Items By Modifier
- Show Only Matching Modifiers
- Hide Zero Counts on All Day Count and Item Summary panels
- Bug fixes

### 3.77.0 — 2026-08-04

Star printer integration
Reset timer on send to next

### 3.76.1 — 2026-07-27

Bixolon SDK bug fix

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