Food delivery mobile application

Food delivery has huge potential. Until recently, what seemed like a fad for posh people is now a multi-million dollar business across the globe. And the numbers speak for themselves: about half of the US population has used food delivery and this statistic is growing among every demographic group. There’s probably a dozen reasons why this business model exploded, but the most relevant reason is the convenience of the mobile app.

When a customer wants food from Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, or from a grocery store, an app becomes an easy way to get things going. It connects both parties and leverages convenience to a new level — choosing a dish becomes fast and easy.

We at ABCloudz make sure a food delivery app incorporates all the necessary features and categories. On top of fast food and restaurant chains, you will be able to add supermarkets, cosmetics, bookstores, flowers, and more.  And, you can adjust it the way you want. A separate menu for ‘any request’ is a nice feature where users could enter specific needs via messages.

Technological aspects

The solution will include a hefty amount of technological decisions. Here’s how we make it work.

Tracking

Tracking is an essential part of the app flow.  From start to finish, customers should be able to see the stage of their orders and we can enable numerous steps for their displays.  As a rule, there are five general steps:

• Processing — the order has been accepted and is going through initial steps
• Preparation — the product is being cooked or purchased
• Receiving — the product is being loaded into the package and put onto a vehicle
• Delivering — the product is on its way and a customer can see the full route on a map
• Completed — the product has been received and paid for by a customer

When it comes to GPS tracking, Delivering is the most important step. We incorporate Google Maps by using its API and show all courier activities on a map. Once a carrier starts moving, the app shows the approximate time to reach the destination based on distance and vehicle type.

The app will also calculate the time for order completion before it starts — it will suggest hours based on travel distance. It automatically detects a user’s device location and offers the shortest delivery route and the estimate.

The app will also spot a user’s location and suggest it as a delivery address. If a user wants delivery to another place, the app will let enter this data in the order or in the settings menu.

Storage

To store and process orders data, our team utilizes numerous databases. Depending on the app scale and needs, it can utilize traditional storage or a cloud solution — Amazon AWS, Google Firebase, or Microsoft Azure are our areas of expertise. Those options provide more agility for app functioning and provide stable performance under all sorts of queries.

Payment systems

Besides the norm of cash payments, our developers enable traditional credit cards and custom wallet methods. Powered by MasterCard, VISA, PayPal and other system’s APIs, the app can have multiple payment options to ensure customer convenience. Cryptocurrency wallets can also be added for extra convenience.

Application interface

ABCloudz has vast experience in crafting a practical and engaging interface. Thanks to Lottie animations, our developers created an intuitive UI that can be adjusted by users. They will be able to drag menu elements and make it appear in lists or circles. Custom map elements will also show flags, vehicles, and highlight major spots on a courier’s route.

Apart from purchase pages, the UI will include an account page, settings, promo codes, purchase history, search, favorites tab, and referral systems.

We also implement a notification system that informs the user about every delivery stage even if the phone is on the lock screen. Tapping on that message will bring users to the app tracking window showing the current order details.

Benefits

Our devs have on-field knowledge in mobile application development and they know quality. We make sure the app owner has a rich toolkit for adjusting the app work and adding every bit of functionality. At the same time, users will appreciate a fast-working product with a clean UI that streamlines their meal experience.

Go for it

Talk to us and see how we can make your business mobile and cute. Use the power of cross-platform solutions to deliver food and control every step of its operation.