If your kitchen is still relying on paper tickets, whiteboards, or off-the-shelf displays that don’t truly fit your workflow, you’re leaving time, money, and guest experience on the table.
At ResultStack, we help multi-location restaurants build custom, end-to-end digital platforms—and one of the most overlooked drivers of operational ROI is the Kitchen Display System (KDS).
Here’s what we’ve seen firsthand—and what the data confirms—about the power of custom KDS solutions:
42% Faster Ticket Times
Restaurants that switch to custom kitchen displays see up to 42% faster ticket times during peak hours compared to paper or generic systems.
Why? Because custom KDS solutions are built around your prep flow—not the other way around. No flipping through paper. No shouting across the kitchen. Just a clean, real-time, intuitive view that keeps the line moving (QSR Magazine, 2024).
Up to 35% Fewer Order Errors
When your kitchen display aligns with how your team actually works—by station, role, or menu item complexity—order accuracy increases dramatically.
Custom KDS platforms have been shown to cut order errors by 25–35%, which means better food, fewer comps, and a smoother guest experience (NRA 2024)
$12,000–$20,000 in Annual Labor Savings per Location
Custom KDS solutions eliminate manual double-checking, reduce miscommunication, and speed up training.
Over the course of a year, that adds up to $12K–$20K in labor savings per location—especially in high-volume kitchens where every second matters (Hospitality Tech, 2025).
So, Why Go Custom?
The truth is, off-the-shelf tools weren’t built for your kitchen. They were built for the average use case. But your operations, staff, and service model are anything but average.
With a custom KDS, you get a system that:
Ready to Rethink the Line?
If your kitchen still feels like it’s operating in 2012, let’s talk.
At ResultStack, we build digital systems that don’t just look good on a dashboard—they make real impact on the line.
Sources
2024 Restaurant Efficiency Benchmark Report, QSR Magazine
National Restaurant Association 2024 Tech Impact Survey
Hospitality Tech’s 2025 Kitchen Ops Optimization Study