20 Ordering App Innovations

From Concierge Partnership Apps to SMS Lunch Services

— April 27, 2015 — Tech
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.
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Flower-Ordering Bots
Flower-Ordering Bots
1-800-Flowers.com Makes the Experience of Ordering Flowers Conversational
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On-Demand Alcohol Services
On-Demand Alcohol Services
'Drinkfly' Lets Users Easily Order Their Usual Drinks of Choice
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Pizza-Ordering Bots
Pizza-Ordering Bots
Consumers Will Soon Be Able to Order Pizza Hut Pizza Via Facebook Messenger
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Taco Ordering Apps
Taco Ordering Apps
The Mobile Ordering Taco Bell App Lets You Pay and Pick Up with Ease
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Quality-Pushing Restaurant Apps
Quality-Pushing Restaurant Apps
The Zomato App Aids Food Delivery and Encourages Good Service
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Restaurant Discount Apps
Restaurant Discount Apps
Ressy Searches For Last Minute Dining Deals in Pune, India
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Concierge Partnership Apps
Concierge Partnership Apps
The Uber and Zomato Partnership Wants to Bring Over Dinner
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Restaurant App Expansions
Restaurant App Expansions
A Planned Zomato Expansion is Fueled by a Successful Round of Funding
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Transformative Dining Apps
Transformative Dining Apps
The maegan App is the Most Efficient Way to Order Food In Toronto
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Meal-Ordering Bots
Meal-Ordering Bots
The 'OrderNow' Bot Takes Food Orders Via Kik Messenger
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SMS Lunch Services
SMS Lunch Services
Toronto's Gob is a Service That Lets You Order Lunch by Text Message
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Predictive Ordering Apps
Predictive Ordering Apps
The Square Order App Improves User Experience
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Social Food Ordering Apps
Social Food Ordering Apps
The Popular Foursquare App Now Lets You Order Food From Anywhere
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Virtual Restaurant Queue Apps
Virtual Restaurant Queue Apps
The NoWait App Makes Waiting for a Table Painless
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Food-Ordering Chatbots
Food-Ordering Chatbots
Domino's Pizza Can Now Be Purchased Through Facebook Messenger
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SMS Ordering Services
SMS Ordering Services
'Magic' Ordering Lets You Buy Everything from Food to Flights Via Text
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Food Mapping Apps
Food Mapping Apps
The Foodmento Food Finder App Catalogs a City's Best Dishes with Photos
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The Jinn App Allows You To Have Anything You Want Delivered in One Hour
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Drink Pre-Ordering Apps
Drink Pre-Ordering Apps
Starbucks' Mobile App Will Soon Let You Order and Pay in Advance
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