While online ordering isn't exactly a brand new innovation, there are plenty of unique ventures that are looking to push the boundaries of traditional food delivery apps. From SMS lunch services to concierge-grocer partnerships that enable fun chauffeured shopping trips, there are plenty of ways in which apps are using special deals or technological advances as a marketable asset.
A great example of assessing a business idea and brainstorming what other possible opportunities it may create, Ressy is a food service app that hones in on local last minute discounts, so that in addition to searching for something delicious nearby, it will also be at a special price.
Additionally, social platforms are able to make a foray into services normally offered by food delivery apps like when Foursquare partnered with GrubHub, offering the unique opportunity to place an order when a user checks in at a location.
20 Ordering App Innovations
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Drink Pre-Ordering Apps
Starbucks' Mobile App Will Soon Let You Order and Pay in Advance
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
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Meal-Ordering Bots
The 'OrderNow' Bot Takes Food Orders Via Kik Messenger
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
The Jinn App Allows You To Have Anything You Want Delivered in One Hour
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Food Mapping Apps
The Foodmento Food Finder App Catalogs a City's Best Dishes with Photos
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On-Demand Alcohol Services
'Drinkfly' Lets Users Easily Order Their Usual Drinks of Choice
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SMS Ordering Services
'Magic' Ordering Lets You Buy Everything from Food to Flights Via Text
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Food-Ordering Chatbots
Domino's Pizza Can Now Be Purchased Through Facebook Messenger
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Restaurant App Expansions
A Planned Zomato Expansion is Fueled by a Successful Round of Funding
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Predictive Ordering Apps
The Square Order App Improves User Experience
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SMS Lunch Services
Toronto's Gob is a Service That Lets You Order Lunch by Text Message
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Pizza-Ordering Bots
Consumers Will Soon Be Able to Order Pizza Hut Pizza Via Facebook Messenger
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Flower-Ordering Bots
1-800-Flowers.com Makes the Experience of Ordering Flowers Conversational
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Transformative Dining Apps
The maegan App is the Most Efficient Way to Order Food In Toronto
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Quality-Pushing Restaurant Apps
The Zomato App Aids Food Delivery and Encourages Good Service
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Concierge Partnership Apps
The Uber and Zomato Partnership Wants to Bring Over Dinner
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Virtual Restaurant Queue Apps
The NoWait App Makes Waiting for a Table Painless
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Social Food Ordering Apps
The Popular Foursquare App Now Lets You Order Food From Anywhere
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Taco Ordering Apps
The Mobile Ordering Taco Bell App Lets You Pay and Pick Up with Ease
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Restaurant Discount Apps
Ressy Searches For Last Minute Dining Deals in Pune, India
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AI Healthy Living Assistants
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AI Resale Apps
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Mobile Consignment Concierges
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AI Food Photography Apps
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Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
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Takeaway Tasting Menus
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Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
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Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Food Delivery Retail Partnerships
Amazon Users can Now Order Grubhub from the Amazon App
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
AI-Based Order Recommendations
ezCater Smart Ordering Simplifies Decisions for Complex Orders
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
AI-Powered Meal Planning Apps
YouFitness Helps You Create Custom Diet and Fitness Plans
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Connection-Emphasizing Online Dating Coaches
The Rizz App Offers a Meaningful Approach to Dating
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
AI Meal Planners
Sousy is an AI Sous Chef That Turns Short Chats into Weekly Meal Plans
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
AI Restaurant Ordering Services
ConverseNow Unveils Advanced AI Ordering for Restaurants
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Navigational Grocery Store Apps
Speed Grocer is a Trusted Companion for a Quicker Shop
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
In-House Delivery Services
Bok a Bok Chicken Partners with Cartwheel to Enhance Service
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Delivery-Oriented AI Tools
Grab Teams Up with OpenAI to Enhance its Automated Offerings
Food Delivery Loyalty Programs
Grubhub Has Reintroduced Its Loyalty Subscription Program Grubhub+
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Streamlined Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Partners with Uber to Enhance Its Service
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Simplistic Mobile Ordering Apps
Ferraro Foods Taps Pepper to Debut a Mobile Ordering App
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Tiered Restaurant Rewards
Chopt Enhances its Rewards Program and Secures an Influencer Partnership
Chicken Rewards Platforms
Wingstop is Enhancing its Customer Service with the MyWingstop Platform
AI Supply Chain Chatbots
Grubhub's AI Chatbot Offers Tailored Support to Food Industry Businesses
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
One-Swipe Ordering Solutions
Panera's Crunch Time Ordering Connects Guest With Food Fast
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
Connective Foodie Apps
Letslicious is a Foodie Social Media App Connecting Likeminded People
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Tip-Enabling App Features
Zomato is Launching a New Feature that Lets Customers Tip Kitchen Staff
AI Restaurant Operations Tools
iOrder is a System Designed To Revolutionize Restaurant Orders
AI-Powered App Assistants
Yelp Unveils the Yelp Assistant Leveraging AI to Find Contractors
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
AI-Powered Ordering Assistants
DoorDash Launches the AI-Powered Voice Ordering Technology
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
AI Meal Planners
The GPT-powered Meal Planning App Will Plan Dinners for You
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Connective Handy Services Apps
HandyFriend Connects Home Owners With Maintence Workers
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Collaborative Restaurant Recipe Kits
GRUBBY and LEON Grocery Partnered on Limited-Edition Dishes
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Loyalty-Focused BBQ Apps
Sonny's BBQ Debuts a Mobile App Alongside an Exclusive Rewards Program
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities
Social Restaurant Review Platforms
CRUBSTER Let's You See Reviews From People You Follow and Trust