# Convenient Pre-Ordering Apps The Chipotle App Helps Customers Speed Up Lunch Orders By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-app References: [chipotle](https://chipotle.ca/mobile-app) [Chipotle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-buildyourown) is a popular fast-casual restaurant, and the new Chipotle app solves one of the inadvertent problems that comes with that popularity. The app allows customers to order their burritos, bowls, and other dishes ahead of time, letting them skip the line in the restaurant and pick up their order as soon as its ready. The Chipotle app is simple to use. It includes a map of the Chipotle locations in the surrounding area, so customers need only specify which they're ordering from before placing their order on the in-app menu. Everything available in the restaurant is available for pre-order, from [burritos to tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundhound-ai-and-torchys-tacos) to kid's meals. Consumers can pay for their orders directly through the app, and, once the order is placed, the app provides the time at which it'll be ready. All customers need to do is show up, grab their food, and get on their way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pre-ordering Apps:** The rise of pre-ordering apps allows customers to skip the line and pick up their food as soon as it's ready, providing convenience and time-saving benefits. - **Mobile Payments:** The integration of mobile payment systems within apps streamlines the payment process for customers, offering a seamless and convenient way to pay for orders. - **Location-based Services:** The utilization of map functionalities in restaurant apps allows customers to easily locate nearby branches and place orders from their preferred location. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Dining:** The fast casual dining industry can enhance customer experience and efficiency by incorporating pre-ordering apps and streamlining the ordering process. - **Mobile App Development:** The rapid adoption of pre-ordering apps presents opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative and user-friendly solutions for restaurants and other businesses. - **Mobile Payment Solutions:** The growing demand for mobile payment solutions in the restaurant industry calls for the development of secure and efficient payment platforms to meet customer expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pay-Ahead Food Pickup Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-ahead-pickup.md) - [One-Swipe Ordering Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-time-ordering.md) - [Small-Scale Restaurant Catering Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-buildyourown.md) - [Efficient QSR Ordering Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-ordering-services.md) - [Digitally Assisted Assembly Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-makeline.md) - [Coffeehouse Mini Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philz-coffee-app-clip.md) - [Digital Fast-Casual Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotlane.md) - [Cryptocurrency Fast Food Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexa-platform.md) - [Lightweight Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curate.md)