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Kitchen Display System

Streamline kitchen operations with a KDS system for restaurants.

  • All orders on one screen
    Orders from your POS, restaurant website, and delivery channels automatically appear on a kitchen tablet.
  • Better kitchen organization = higher team efficiency
    Orders can be assigned to specific stations and screens.
  • Faster order fulfillment = more customers served
    Your kitchen can prepare more orders at the same time.
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UpMenu order screen showing synced order details to help reduce kitchen mistakes and refunds

How it works

How does a Kitchen Display System work

  1. 1.

    The order enters the system

    An order from your POS, restaurant website, or delivery platform automatically appears on the kitchen display.

  2. 2.

    The kitchen sees order details

    The system displays dishes, modifications, preparation time, and order priority.

  3. 3.

    The kitchen updates the order status

    Staff mark orders as in preparation or ready.

  4. Shorter prep times and smoother service

    Your team works more efficiently and your restaurant handles peak hours with ease.

Kitchen display system for instant communication with the kitchen

Benefits

How does a KDS improve kitchen operations?

  • Orders without paper tickets and kitchen chaos
    The system clearly displays items, modifications, and customer notes.
  • Better communication between kitchen and front-of-house = faster order pickup
    Staff can instantly see which orders are ready to be served.
  • Better use of staff time
    Your team spends less time searching for information or organizing paper tickets.
  • Fewer kitchen mistakes = less refunds and food waste
    Clear orders help reduce preparation errors.
  • Order priorities visible instantly = fewer delays during rush hours
    The KDS highlights preparation times and urgent orders.
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KDS in the kitchen

Quick start & zero risk

Lightning fast installation — even in one day

  • Test the system risk-free
    Try the KDS system on your tablet, mobile device, or computer and see how it works in your restaurant.
  • No long-term contracts
    Use the system as long as you want — with no commitments.
  • Technical support 7 days a week
    Get help via chat or email — during setup and after your system is live.
  • Easy setup for multiple kitchen stations
    Add additional kitchen screens as your restaurant grows.
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Who it's for

Where does KDS work best?

A kitchen display system designed for different types of restaurant operations and concepts.

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    Full-service restaurants
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    Fast food and quick-service restaurants
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    Restaurant chains and high-volume locations
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    Restaurants with online ordering and delivery

UpMenu products

Kitchen Display System is just the beginning

Everything your restaurant needs in one platform

Online Ordering

Online Ordering

Turn leads into paying clients with online ordering system

Mobile App

Mobile App

Your own branded iOS & Android app

Point of Sale

Point of Sale

Manage your restaurant with ease

KDS

KDS

Streamline communication from front to back of house

Delivery Management

Delivery Management

Easily manage your deliveries and drivers

Delivery Dispatcher

Delivery Dispatcher

Offer delivery without your own drivers using third-party services

Order Aggregation

Order Aggregation

Manage all orders from Uber Eats, Wolt and more from a single device

Handheld POS

Handheld POS

Take orders, accept payments, and manage sales from one mobile device

Order Management

Order Management

Manage your restaurant orders with ease

Restaurant Website

Restaurant Website

Build your own restaurant website

QR Menu

QR Menu

Create a QR code menu for self-service ordering right from the table

Loyalty Program

Loyalty Program

Turn one-time clients into regulars with an automated loyalty program

Marketing Tools

Marketing Tools

Boost sales with promotions, coupons, and email/SMS campaigns

Trust our experience

We've been working with restaurants since 2012. Together with restaurant owners, we've built an all-in-one platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry.

Our KDS system displays orders from POS, your restaurant website, and delivery platforms on one screen, organizes them by priority, and helps your kitchen work faster with fewer mistakes.

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Years in the market
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Our happy clients

Why restaurateurs choose UpMenu

Sushi Kushi

$1.5M saved on third-party fees with direct online ordering

Sushi Kushi
The Wind-Chill Factory: $386,000 a Year and 52% of Orders from Its Own App

$386K a year, with 52% of orders from its own app

The Wind-Chill Factory
Yami Sushi

€107K revenue from branded mobile app

Yami Sushi
Dedicate Healthy Kitchen

$789K from website & mobile app

Dedicate Healthy Kitchen
Mulberry's Market

$32K revenue from 1,199 online orders in 3 weeks

Mulberry's Market
Lil Ava's Pizza

$1.1M revenue from direct orders

Lil Ava's Pizza
Michelangelo

$863K revenue from direct orders

Michelangelo

What owners say

In their own words
UpMenu helped us simplify ordering, reduce commission costs, and significantly improve our sales.
Julia KaljunenCo-owner, Yami Sushi
UpMenu has completely transformed our operations and customer engagement. The online ordering platform and branded app have driven repeat orders, cut down on third-party fees, and strengthened our brand presence.
George AbrahamOwner, Lil Ava’s Pizza franchise
The streamlined online ordering platform has substantially increased our sales while reducing our reliance on costly third-party platforms. It brought real operational efficiency to managing multiple locations.
Chad WhiteOwner, Dedicate Healthy Kitchen
With UpMenu, we've saved thousands in third-party fees and nearly doubled our online revenue. It shows the power of having the right digital ordering strategy.
Clint SeeleyDirector of Marketing and Development, Michelangelo 301
Online orders now make up 60% of our total sales thanks to UpMenu. It removed the daily headaches of managing orders and lets us focus on running the business.
Andrzej Pelc-GoneraOwner, Sushi Kushi and Ramen Shop
UpMenu is truly plug & play. We moved our entire ordering system in one day and were up and running immediately.
Laura PochopOwner, Mulberry’s Market
UpMenu created both our online ordering system and a mobile app that customers actively download and use. We're excited about the future growth this opens up.
Laura PochopOwner, Mulberry’s Market

Pricing

How much does a KDS system cost

Kitchen Display System
$49/ month
per screen
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A KDS (Kitchen Display System) is a digital screen system used in the kitchen that displays orders in real time from dine-in, online ordering, and delivery channels. It automatically organizes orders, shows their status, and helps kitchens react faster to delays.

It works on tablets, mobile devices, or computers with internet access.

Yes. The system can highlight urgent or delayed orders and display the remaining preparation time.

Yes. KDS supports multiple screens and stations, so each kitchen area can see only the orders assigned to them.

Yes. Orders from POS systems, restaurant websites, and food ordering platforms (after integration) automatically appear on the kitchen display.

Yes. The system can fully replace paper kitchen tickets or work alongside kitchen printers if your restaurant prefers a hybrid setup.

Kitchen Operations & Supply Chain

Kitchen Operations & Supply Chain

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Display orders on kitchen screens and reduce mistakes during preparation.

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