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PAR KDS

Paid#32 of 49 in Kitchen Display System SoftwareRestaurant Drive-Thru Software

PAR KDS: A PAR-focused KDS for coordinating orders, screens, printers, and kitchen workflows. Ranked #32 of 49 in Kitchen Display System Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for PAR POS users needing industrial kitchen displays.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
PAR POS users needing industrial kitchen displays
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Connects PAR POS and back-of-house operations with real-time order updates
- Configurable layouts, bump bars, mounting options, and industrial-grade screens
- Cloud insights track ticket times and identify workflow bottlenecks
Where it doesn't
- Platform support is limited to Windows
- Designed around the PAR ecosystem and PAR peripherals
- Pricing is handled through a contact-sales, demo-led process

Our verdict on PAR KDS

PAR KDS is a kitchen display system for restaurant operators managing dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru orders. It connects POS and back-of-house operations, brings orders into one place, and provides real-time updates for kitchen teams. The product is aimed at restaurant brands and multi-location operators, particularly those already using PAR POS and seeking dedicated kitchen displays rather than a general-purpose tablet workflow.

Its strongest fit is the PAR ecosystem. PAR KDS integrates with PAR POS, kitchen printers, bump bars, and PAR peripherals, while programmable bump-bar support gives kitchen teams a physical way to manage order flow. Configurable screen layouts, multiple mounting options, and industrial-grade kitchen screens support different station designs. The cloud deployment adds ticket-time and bottleneck insights, giving operators a way to examine workflow performance across kitchen operations.

PAR KDS is a focused choice for operators that want hardware and software coordinated around restaurant order handling. The published product positioning covers order status tracking, dedicated displays, printing, and cloud-based operational insight, with Windows listed as its platform. Pricing is handled through a demo-led contact-sales process, so it suits buyers prepared to evaluate a configured PAR setup rather than select a self-serve plan. Choose it for PAR POS alignment, dedicated kitchen hardware, and operational visibility; consider another KDS when broader platform coverage or a less ecosystem-specific setup matters more.

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PAR KDS pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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PAR KDS fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Station routing	Not verified
Order status tracking	Yes
Expo screen	Not verified
Display platforms	Dedicated
Offline mode	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Maximum stations	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	650+ integrations: PAR POS, kitchen printers, bump bars, PAR peripherals
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	partech.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

PAR KDS integrations

PAR KDS lists 650+ integrations on its own site — the 4 named here are the ones its pages call out.

PAR POS
kitchen printers
bump bars
PAR peripherals

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