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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Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Autonomous Pizza Vendors
Speedy Eats Develops a Pizza-Topping Robot for Its Automated Restaurants
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
AI CEO Transitions
Onda Appoints AI as CEO and Achieves Profitability in One Week
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
Alphabet-Shaped Mobility Solutions
These Mobility Device Concepts by Siddhesh Bhogale are Advanced
On-Demand Disability Care Platforms
'Joshin' Offers On-Demand Care at the Press of a Button
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
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
Warming Delivery E-Bikes
Domino's dxb Delivery Bike Includes a Temperature-Controlled Pizza Pod
On-the-Go Food Bowls
'Rush Bowls' Announced New United States Expansion Plans as Demand Increases
On-Demand Astrology Readings
Astrologer Connect Matches Users with Top Professional Astrologers
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Recurring Grocery Delivery Features
Amazon Recurring Reservations Enhances Shopper Convenience
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Subscription Health Care
Forward Health Offers a Fixed Monthly Fee That Covers In-Office Visits
Personal E-Commerce Services
Klarna Debuted a New Personal Virtual Shopping Solution
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Customized Foodservice Cookies
OREOiD for Business Helps Retailers Elevate the Consumer Experience
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
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
DTC Health Product Deliveries
Gopuff Unveils Its New Health & Wellness Sub-Label, 'Goodnow'
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
Cloud-Based Delivery Platforms
DispatchTrack Uses AI-Optimized Routes and Quick Communications
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
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
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps
The Grocerist Fulfillment App Minimizes Labor Costs
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Same-Day Alcohol Delivery
DoorDash Canada Now Offers Delivery of LCBO Products for Ontarians
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Virtual Donut Restaurants
DaMandyz Donutz is a Delivery-First Restaurant on Uber Eats
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
On-Demand Virtual Cafes
Frazy Delivers Customized Boba, Mocktails, Coffee and Tea in Frozen Cups
Chat App E-Commerce Integrations
'Charles' Seamlessly Blends Chat Services with Online Retailers
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
Autonomous Delivery Services
Uber Eats Has Launched a Robot-Controlled Autonomous Delivery Service
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Cannabis Delivery Service Apps
Lantern Launches iOS App in Time for the Holidays
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Smashburger Unveils its First Virtual Drive-Thru Window
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Easy Online Catering Services
Instacart Customers Can Use the FoodStorm Order Management System
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Online Grocery Services
GetFaster Delivers Groceries in 10 Minutes to Millions of German Homes
Cannabis Delivery Expansive Features
CannSell and Uber Eats will be Launching Cannabis Deliveries
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
On-Demand Dog Daycare
Dogdrop Provides Safe and Reliable Care for Dogs with Busy Owners
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
Convenience Store Delivery Apps
Waitr Partners with REBEL to Support its 'Deliver Anything' Model
Subscription-Based Signage Services
The 'DSaaS' Service Simplifies Digital Displays For Businesses
Flexible Workplace Organization Apps
The 'Desky' App Helps Businesses Adapt to Hybrid Work
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
Sandwich Catering Programs
Subway Relaunches Its Catering Program with ezCater
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Convenient remote healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
Virtual eCommerce Health Services
Amazon Clinic is Focused on Over 20 Common Health Conditions
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Restaurant-Honoring Delivery Apps
DoorDash Debuted the 'Most Loved' Program on its Platform
All-in-One Restaurant Invoicing Software
'Toast Invoicing' Streamlines Multi-Invoicing Processes
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Ethnic Grocer Delivery Platforms
The Bakkal Last-Mile Delivery Platform is Convenience-Focused
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
Drugstore Delivery Programs
Grubhub Partnered with Rite to Provide On-Demand Medicine Delivery
Virtual Queue Systems
Quezone Helps People Make Better Use of Their Time
Pet Health Support Apps
The 'Buddydoc' App Helps Owners Quickly Diagnose Symptoms
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Privacy-Focused Uber Features
Uber Launches Industry-First Privacy Features
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
Safety-Focused Delivery Features
DoorDash Introduces New Safety Features for Delivery Drivers
Late-Night Delivery Services
Walmart's Late-Night Express Delivery Allows Delivery Until 10PM
Food Delivery Employee Benefits
DoorDash Rolls Out New Employee Perks Plan, 'Merchant Benefits'
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
24-Hour Pharmacy Deliveries
Walgreens Same Day Delivery Will Fulfill Orders 24/7
Prescription Delivery Platforms
Uber Unveils Uber Health for Same-Day Prescription Deliveries
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Fast-Food Delivery Partnerships
McDonald's Partnered with Deliveroo in the United Kingdom
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
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
Convenience Store Catering Services
The Wawa Catering Program is Launching with ezCater
AI-Driven Discovery Features
Yelp Debuts 'Yelp Guaranteed' to Improve Business Discovery
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
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
AI-Powered Ordering Assistants
DoorDash Launches the AI-Powered Voice Ordering Technology
Extra-Speedy Grocery Deliveries
Loblaw and DoorDash Have Partnered for PC Express Rapid Delivery
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Door-to-Door Florist Deliveries
Waitr Expands Its Services to Include Flower Deliveries
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Diminutive Indian Grocery Apps
This App Helps Small Indian Grocery Stores Better Serve Customers
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Premium Home Delivery Services
Quivers Adds White Glove Delivery To Its Fulfillment Options
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Speedy Grocery Store Deliveries
Schnucks Now Offers 30-Minute Delivery with Instacart
Chef-Prepared Home-Cooked Meals
Zomato Has Launched the 'Everyday' Home-Cooked Meal Service
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
Omnichannel Retail Partnerships
SpartanNash Partnered with DoorDash to Scale On-Demand Deliveries
Speedy Grocery Delivery Partnerships
AWG and DoorDash Will Offer On-Demand Grocery Deliveries
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations