The on-demand business model has exploded in the past year or so, indicating that speed and convenience are highly valued among consumers. Many of these services are tied to a mobile app, which heightens the convenience factor while also offering company-specific insights.
The majority of on-demand business ventures are delivery services, especially in the food industry. This cuts down on wait times for hungry customers, which is essential when dealing with temperature-sensitive orders like Gelato Messina's ice cream or Chai Point's tea. So many companies are looking to offer delivery, that delivery-specific software as a service (SaaS) startups like Bringg are now a thing.
Of course, the on-demand business concept goes beyond food and drink to a number of necessary and nice products. This includes on-demand fuel, nursing and even mom rental services.
79 On-Demand Business Ideas
From Charitable Cat Deliveries to Emergency Doctor Consultations:
Alyson Wyers — Jan 29, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Gelato Delivery Services
In Australia, Ice Cream Delivery is Available Just In Time For Summer
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Curbside Delivery Apps
This New On-Demand Delivery Service Helps Make Shopping a Hassle-Free Task
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On-Demand Flower Deliveries
Urbanstems Provides Same Day Bouquets at In-House Costs
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On-Demand Ice Cream Trucks
The 'Good Humor' Ice Cream Trucks Can Be Summoned with a Single Tweet
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Mobile Charger Rental Services
This Rental Service Provides Charger Packs to Power Smartphones
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Outfit-Deciding Apps
The Castoff App Makes Friendly Advice Only a Tap Away
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On-Demand Coffee Coolers
'Apex Anywhere' is a Vending Machine That Produces Custom Coffee Orders
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Unlimited Maternity Rentals
Le Tote Offers Flexible Subscriptions of Maternity Clothing for Women
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On-Demand Fuel Services
Booster Fuels Fills Your Car Up Without the Trip to the Gas Station
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Van Delivery Services
Cab Company Uber is Trying Out a New Logistics Service in Hong Kong
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SMS Ordering Services
'Magic' Ordering Lets You Buy Everything from Food to Flights Via Text
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On-Demand Laundry Services
'Simply Laundry' Improves Dry Cleaning, Washing, Folding and Delivery
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On-Demand Car Wash Apps
This App Brings Custom Car Wash Services to Users' Homes
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Charitable Cat Deliveries (UPDATE)
UberKITTENS Encourages People to Adopt Kittens After a Playtime
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On-Demand Insurance Apps
Cuvva Offers Hourly Car Insurance for When You Drive Your Friend's Car
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Charitable Hunger Apps
Feeding Forward Helps With Donating Food and Eliminating Food Waste
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On-Demand Alterations
zTailors Delivers Affordable Tailor Services Directly to Your Home
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Restaurant-Free Delivery Apps
This New Startup is a Meal Delivery Service Backed by David Chang
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On-Demand Locksmith Apps
This Service Allows Customers to Request a Locksmith at a Fixed Price
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Local Booze-Delivering Apps
Boozlegger is New App for Liquor Delivery in Toronto
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On-Demand Parking Apps
This App Helps Drivers Locate and Reserve Parking Spaces in Advance
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On-Demand Shipping Services
This New Service Will Ship Practically Anything for Business Clients
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Gadget Delivery Services
DoorDash and b8ta Partnered to offer On-Demand Tech Device Delivery
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Musical Whiskey Deliveries
This Service Provides Quality Liquor Via Frank Sinatra Impersonators
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On-Demand Gas Deliveries
The 'WeFuel' App Allows Consumers to Request Gasoline on the Go
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On-Demand Meal Apps
The 'E Le Me' Food Delivery App Serves Meals from Small Eateries in China
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On-Demand Nail Services
'Glamsquad' is Now Teaming Up with Essie Cosmetics for At-Home Manicures
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Restaurant Hummus Deliveries
Uber Israel Satisfies a Specific Food on Demand Need from Abu Hassan
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B2B Delivery Services
Food Delivery Platform Valk Fleet Targets Restaurants and Take-Out Companies
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Massage Delivery Apps
This Massage App Brings a Certified Massuses Directy to You in Under 1 Hour
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Delivery Software Services
Delivery Service Software Platform Bringg Helps Companies Compete
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On-Demand Hairstyle Apps
This App Allows Users to Send a Professional Hairstylist to Their Home
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Chilled Food Delivery
On-Demand Food Delivery Startup Deliverd Brings Meals That Need Heating Up
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On-Demand Lawn Services
Mowz Lets Homeowners Book Lawn Care Services as Needed
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Picnic Basket Deliveries
Merienda Picnic is an On-Demand Service Perfect for Summer Weekends
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Dog Exercising Apps
The Wag Dog Walking App Lets You Choose a Local Walker From Your Phone
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On-Demand Nurse Services
Nursing Company Go2Nurse Brings Healthcare Straight to Your Home
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Quality Delivery Apps
Premium Food Delivery Service Deliveroo Makes On-Demand More High-End
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On-Demand Mover Apps
The Extremely Handy Lugg Moving Service Gets You Help Moving Heavy Objects
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On-Demand Laundry Apps
The Laundrapp Grants Consumers a Mobile Dry Cleaning Service
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Theatrical DVD Deliveries
Discover Movies' Instavideo Service Makes Downloading Movies Pointless
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On-Demand Communication Apps
This App is Designed to Simplify the Act of Phoning Someone
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On-Demand Fuel Apps
This Gas Delivery App Lets Users Refuel Without Leaving Their Driveways
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Clothing Alteration Services
'Air Tailor' Conveniently Picks Up and Delivers Your Alteration Items
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Bicycle Food Delivery Apps
This On-Demand Local Food Delivery Service is an Eco-Friendly Option
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On-Demand Breakfast Deliveries
This App is Launching a New Promotion for National Breakfast Week
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On-Demand Realtor Apps
This App Helps Connect Buyers with Real Estate Agents Anywhere in the World
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On-Demand Delivery Services
The Doorman Service Lets You Schedule Packages At Your Convenience
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On-Demand Medical Apps
The Circle Medical App Provides Patients with At-Home Medical Care
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Homework Help Apps
Tutor App GotIt! is an Inexpensive Solution for Math and Science Advice
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On-Demand Taco Deliveries
The Taco Bell Chain Has Officially Launched a Fast Food Delivery Service
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Global Flower Deliveries
This Company Connects Users with Local Florists Around the World
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On-Demand Spirituality Apps
SoulPulse Monitors Spirituality Through an Ongoing Study
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On-Demand Candy Deliveries
SpoonRocket's Candy Delivery Service Makes Getting Halloween Candy Easy
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On-Demand Bike Rentals
This App Gives Memebers Access to Mobile Bike Rentals
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On-Demand Programming Services
Rabbits Lets You Quickly Outsource Simple Coding Jobs Via Email
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Beauty Booking Apps
GoBeauty Locates Salons, Spas and More on Demand
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On-Demand Maternal Services
Nina Keneally's NeedAMom Service Caters to Motherless New Yorkers
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Donut Delivery Services
This Popular Chain is Set to Offer Delivery and Curbside Pickup
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On-Demand Babysitting Apps
Date Night Now is a Peer-to-Peer Platform for Booking a Babysitter
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Flexible Tutoring Apps
The Tutors Platform Virtually Connects Private Teachers to Students
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On-Demand Masseuse Services
Zeel Offers In-Home Massage Services with Speedy Same-Day Bookings
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City-Specific Delivery Campaigns
These Ads are Aimed Directly at New York City Residents
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On-Demand Photo Editing
The Repixl International Network of Image Editors Applies the Uber Model
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On-Demand Zombie Experiences
This Halloween, Lyft Will Dispatch Zombies to Un-Liven Up Parties
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Indian Grocery Delivery Services
This Mobile Application Allows You to Order Groceries On-Demand
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Messenger Taxi Services
Kakao's Mobile Messenger Now Has a Chauffeur Service Extension
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On-Demand Test Drives
Peugeot's New Car Test Drive Lets Twitter Users Try Out a Car Immediately
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Student-Run Delivery Services
This Service Uses Student Couriers to Deliver Meals on Campus
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On-Demand Takeout Apps
The Seamless App Makes Finding Restaurants and Food Orders Easy
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Effortless Food Delivery Services
This Company Lets Users Place an Order with a Simple Greeting
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Efficient Laptop Repair Services
'Techy' is an On-Demand Laptop Repair Service
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On-Demand Liquor Deliveries
Amazon Prime Will Now Deliver Alcohol to Buyers in Under an Hour
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Streamlined Courier Food Deliveries
UberRUSH ChowNow Offers Restaurants Payment and Runners in One
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Hand-Delivery Apps
The Quiqup App Offers On-Demand Pick-Up and Delivery Services Across London
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Dog Walker Apps
'Wag!' is a New App for Dog Owners That Will Find You a Dog Walker on Demand
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On-Demand Tannenbaum Deliveries
Uber is Spreading Cheer with a Christmas Tree Delivery Service
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Emergency Doctor Consultations
This App Helps Users Connect with Doctors in Disaster Scenarios
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College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
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Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Speedy Retailer Delivery Partnerships
Walmart and DoorDash Announced a New Partnership in Canada
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
Home Services E-Commerce Platforms
Go Lime Launches a New E-Commerce Platform
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
Cheeky Emergency Pizza Campaigns
Domino’s Emergency Pizza Program is Running Until January 2025
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Friendly Business Delivery Trucks
The 'ORCA' Autonomous Delivery Truck Has a Friendly Form
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Warming Delivery E-Bikes
Domino's dxb Delivery Bike Includes a Temperature-Controlled Pizza Pod
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Recurring Grocery Delivery Features
Amazon Recurring Reservations Enhances Shopper Convenience
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
AI-Based Order Recommendations
ezCater Smart Ordering Simplifies Decisions for Complex Orders
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Subscription Health Care
Forward Health Offers a Fixed Monthly Fee That Covers In-Office Visits
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
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Caregiver-Supporting Mobile Solutions
Uber Health Has Introduced Uber Caregiver
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Qatar-Based Super Apps
'Snoonu' Aims to be a One-Stop Shop for Services Across Qatar
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
In-Home Urgent Care Services
Emory Healthcare and DispatchHealth Partner to Improve In-Home Care
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Same-Day Alcohol Delivery
DoorDash Canada Now Offers Delivery of LCBO Products for Ontarians
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
All-Inclusive Meal Commerce Platforms
Mealogic Helps Businesses Enter the Meal Delivery Market
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Pizza Box Resume Deliveries
Pizza Hut's ResZAmes Optimizes the September Surge of Job Opps
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
In-House Delivery Services
Bok a Bok Chicken Partners with Cartwheel to Enhance Service
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Speedy Beauty Product Deliveries
DoorDash and Ulta Beauty Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
On-Demand Dog Daycare
Dogdrop Provides Safe and Reliable Care for Dogs with Busy Owners
Streamlined Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Partners with Uber to Enhance Its Service
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Made-to-Order Baby Food
Indian Startup Timios Launched a "Made to Order" Fresh Baby Food Category
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile 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
Convenient Remote Healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Speedy Fragrance Deliveries
Deliveroo and The Perfume Shop Partnered for Product Delivery
Car Dealer-Targeted Software-As-A-Service Platforms
Curbee Helps Car Dealers and Manufacturers
AI Supply Chain Chatbots
Grubhub's AI Chatbot Offers Tailored Support to Food Industry Businesses
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Premium Delivery Service Commitments
Gopuff Launched 'FAM20' to Promise 20-Minute Delivery Times
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
On-Demand Mattress Deliveries
Mattress Firm and DoorDash Partnered to Offer Same-Day Delivery
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
Virtual Queue Systems
Quezone Helps People Make Better Use of Their Time
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Just Eat and cardfactory Partnered to Offer Quick Gifts
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
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
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
Late-Night Delivery Services
Walmart's Late-Night Express Delivery Allows Delivery Until 10PM
AI Restaurant Operations Tools
iOrder is a System Designed To Revolutionize Restaurant Orders
Wage-Based Food-Delivery Services
DoorDash is Offering Drivers Hourly Wages with a New Policy
Convenient Candy Delivery Services
Sweet Delivery Co. Handles the Logistics of Sending Sweets
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
No-Address Delivery Services
Domino's New Pinpoint Delivery Feature can Bring Pizza Anywhere
Last Mile Delivery Enhancements
Oracle Taps Uber to Enhance its Uber Direct Delivery Service
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
Virtual Medical Assistant Services
DocVA Aims to Enhance Healthcare Operations Through Innovation
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
AI-Powered Ordering Assistants
DoorDash Launches the AI-Powered Voice Ordering Technology
South African Delivery Enhancements
Takealot Introduces an Unlimited Free Delivery Subscription
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
On-Demand Distilleries
Diistil Empowers Bartenders to Create Bespoke Distillates
Pinpoint QSR Deliveries
Dominos Debuts its Pinpoint Delivery Service for Non-Standard Addresses
Diverse Job Connection Platform
FlexRem Caters to Hybrid, Remote, In-Office and More
Efficient Order-To-Shipment Tools
John Galt Solutions Has Introduced Atlas Deliver
Streamlined Pay-Per-Call Solutions
Service Direct Has Debuted Dynamic Connect to Help Businesses
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
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Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities