• Delivery Is Now Part of the Restaurant
• Why Food Delivery Prep Stations Matter During Peak Ordering Hours
• Food Delivery Prep Stations Before Mounted Displays
• The Introduction of Mounted Displays in Food Delivery Stations
• Key Advantages of Mounted Displays for Food Delivery Prep Stations
• Types of Mounted Displays Used in Food Delivery Environments
• How Mounted Displays Improve Workflow Throughout the Entire Delivery Process
• Why Mounted Displays Are Becoming Essential for Modern Food Delivery Operations

Delivery Is Now Part of the Restaurant

Fast food delivery in the US hasn't plateaued or slowed; it's a solid, growing industry that hit over $50b in 2024 and is set to almost double to $93b by 2030. Restaurants aren't just seeing it as an additional revenue channel; they're seeing it as part of the infrastructure for opening a new restaurant, coffee shop, or diner. 

Food delivery isn't becoming part of the restaurant business. It already is. As a result, food delivery prep stations have become a critical part of modern restaurant operations, not just an optional setup for handling online orders.

Why Food Delivery Prep Stations Matter During Peak Ordering Hours

US consumers love their food, and they love food delivery, with around two-thirds of households ordering food delivered to the home once a week. This means restaurants and other food establishments must handle fluctuations in incoming orders during peak times such as Friday nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Incoming food orders are great for business; however, if not managed properly, they can be detrimental to both reputation and profit, as customers demand faster fulfillment and have less tolerance for errors. The food delivery side must run like a well-oiled machine, especially if the restaurant runs several different food apps at the same time, including its own direct ordering software.

Efficiently laid-out prep stations are essential for fulfilling orders quickly and accurately while managing high order volumes without sacrificing food quality, delivery times, or customer satisfaction. Mounted displays effectively streamline food preparation workflows, whether they're used to receive and manage orders, organise kitchen workflow, or communicate between stations.

Food Delivery Prep Stations Before Mounted Displays

Before the organizational benefits of mounted displays in the food prep area, restaurants and coffee shops relied on infrequent tablet and phone use and printed tickets.

This setup created several operational challenges:

• Printed tickets piling up during peak periods, increasing the risk of missed or delayed orders
• Tablets and phones are occupying valuable prep space on already limited worktops
• Staff are constantly picking up and switching between devices to check order status
• Slower preparation times during high-volume delivery windows
• Higher risk of damage due to spills and dropped devices in busy kitchen environments
• Cluttered and inefficient prep stations with limited working space
• Difficulty monitoring multiple delivery platforms simultaneously
• Reduced overall operational efficiency during peak demand

The Introduction of Mounted Displays in Food Delivery Stations

To combat these prep issues and with the rise of food delivery services such as Uber, DoorDash, and Grubhub in restaurants and diners, which forced kitchens to multitask across multiple incoming order streams constantly, kitchens decided to smooth out the workflow by using tablet and phone mounting systems so that staff can clearly see orders and prep instructions.

These mounting systems let kitchen staff view incoming orders from one or multiple fixed displays without picking up devices, improving visibility across all kitchen teams and creating more organized workflows within the restaurant.

POS mounting systems such as the ARKON Mounts Slim-Grip® Ultra Pro POS Drill-Base Tablet Mount let chefs and kitchen teams mount tablets on kitchen worktops or walls, so they can view and operate them without the devices getting in the way. Further mounting systems like the LockVise™ POS Locking Tablet Mount with Triple Tablet Holders let you position multiple tablets, one for each delivery app in use.

Key Advantages of Mounted Displays for Food Delivery Prep Stations

Kitchen work is challenging at the best of times, especially during busy service periods, so tablet mounting systems offer a safer, more organised, and more efficient workspace by keeping order information visible while freeing up valuable food prep space.

Improved Order Visibility

Tablet holders keep incoming orders clearly visible to kitchen teams at all times. Whether they're managing orders from a single food delivery platform or multiple delivery apps, chefs and prep staff can quickly view order details and preparation requirements without handling any devices.

Faster Order Processing

Displaying orders directly to kitchen staff in the preparation area lets them respond immediately to incoming orders, track tickets faster, and monitor preparation times more effectively. This support reduces delays during peak ordering and delivery periods, such as the lunchtime rush and Friday nights.

Better Kitchen Coordination and Accuracy

Display systems that are visible to all kitchen staff help them stay aligned on incoming orders and preparation priorities. Clear, visible displays reduce the risk of missed tickets and preparation errors during service.

More Workspace and Better Organization

Moving tablets and phones off food prep worktops frees up valuable prep space, creating a cleaner, more organized work environment and helping staff stay productive during service.

Supports Food Safety and Sanitation

Keeping devices away from food preparation surfaces reduces unnecessary contact that might contaminate the prep area, while maintaining high hygiene and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.

Reduced Device Damage

Mounted displays protect tablets and phones from spills, drops, grease, heat exposure, and other accidental damage common in busy kitchens, whether in a restaurant or diner. Secure mounting systems can also prevent devices from being misplaced or knocked onto the floor, thereby reducing replacement costs.

Easier Management of Multiple Delivery Platforms

Food establishments such as restaurants and diners often manage several delivery platforms at once, each with a dedicated device. Multi-device mounting systems, like the Triple Slim-Grip® Tablet Holder Stand, help staff track each food delivery app, reducing confusion when the kitchen is busy.

Types of Mounted Displays Used in Food Delivery Environments

Not every mounting system fits with your kitchen's food preparation area. Choose the one that suits your environment, whether that's wall-mounted in smaller spaces or multi-holder options for restaurants running multiple food delivery apps. ARKON Mounts features a range of device holders, including tablet holders for larger restaurants and smaller phone holders for kiosks and smaller spaces like food vans.

Each one is built on a modular system that lets you upgrade parts such as the mount type, arm, or device holder as your business grows and scales. For restaurants operating in challenging environments, cooling and heated tablet holders help maintain reliable device performance in extreme temperatures, whether that's a food truck in Miami, Florida, battling summer heat or a coffee kiosk in Anchorage, Alaska, facing sub-zero winter conditions.

Wall-Mounted Displays for Food Prep Stations

For those with smaller food prep surfaces or who just need to keep devices off the countertop, wall-mounted tablet holders are available. POS mounting systems, such as the Slim-Grip® Ultra Pro POS Drill-Base Tablet Mount, use a mount to attach securely to a wall. You can mount it at eye level so kitchen teams can easily see orders and keep work surfaces clear of devices.

For extra security, you can upgrade to lockable device holders, such as the LockVise™ series from ARKON Mounts. These can be key-locked and are ideal in areas where the tablet or phone is vulnerable to theft, like food vans or kiosks, or at risk of being knocked off during busy service periods. The LockVise™ POS Drill-Base Locking Tablet Mount is the ideal tablet-mounting system for those who need tablets locked in.

Not every food establishment needs a tablet holder, or perhaps you use a tablet for internal orders and a smartphone for food delivery apps. The Slim-Grip® Ultra Heavy-Duty Multi-Angle Midsize Tablet Wall Mount is a secure phone mount with a spring-loaded holder that keeps phones in place. It also has a multi-angle arm, so each kitchen staff member can adjust the holder to their ideal position for reading orders.

Worktop Mounted Displays for Food Prep Stations

Not every kitchen needs a wall-mounted tablet holder. Some have the space for worktop-mounted food prep tablets or phones. The Slim-Grip® Ultra Pro POS Tablet Stand is a free-standing tablet mount with a weighted base for stability, ideal for non-permanent solutions in kitchen food prep areas. Smaller kitchens will appreciate the flexibility to move the tablet so you can read orders and food prep instructions.

Pole-mounted device holders, like the XMS™ U-Bolt Mount with Slim-Grip Ultra Pro Tablet Holder, can also be easily secured to posts and poles around the kitchen when prep worktops aren't available.

Multi-Holder Mounted Displays for Food Prep Stations

Because kitchen managers often manage several food delivery apps, it's easier to dedicate a device to each platform. Multi-device holders provide a practical solution by keeping all devices organized, visible, and easily accessible in one central location.

Multi-holders can fit several devices, each one dedicated to a single task, such as internal orders, DoorDash, Uber, and Grubhub. It keeps the workflow smooth, especially during challenging service periods when accuracy and efficiency are paramount. It lets staff monitor incoming orders from each food delivery app, track deliveries, and communicate with drivers.

How Mounted Displays Improve Workflow Throughout the Entire Delivery Process

Mounted displays in restaurant kitchens, coffee shops, and food delivery prep stations improve workflow from order receipt through preparation, packaging, and final pickup, especially in high-volume environments managing multiple delivery platforms.

• Orders arrive digitally through delivery apps or the restaurant's POS system in real time.
• Mounted displays instantly alert kitchen staff to new incoming orders.
• Preparation begins immediately, with clear, easy-to-read instructions reducing delays and prep errors.
• Order status is updated as items move through each stage of preparation, improving coordination across the kitchen.
• Packaging and pickup are streamlined, with completed orders efficiently handed off to third-party couriers or in-house delivery staff.

This system supports faster turnaround times and helps reduce bottlenecks between stages, improving consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the entire delivery process.

Why Mounted Displays Are Becoming Essential for Modern Food Delivery Operations

Traditional food prep stations can be messy, busy spaces, especially during challenging service hours when orders are flowing through and the kitchen is a hot, high-pressure environment. Using device mounting systems delivers improved visibility and organization throughout the kitchen, leading to a more productive and efficient workflow.

ARKON Mounts offers a wide range of modular mounting systems designed to fit seamlessly into any kitchen food delivery prep area, helping restaurants run faster, cleaner, and more efficient delivery operations from order to pickup. Because the systems are modular, they can scale with your restaurant or diner and adapt as you grow, without requiring an entirely new system when operations expand.