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Ingenious Foodie Apps

FoodTruck FastPass is a Smartphone Solution for Mobile Food Carts

— July 18, 2011 — Tech
FoodTruck FastPass helps connect mobile cart food carts to customers via its app. The app, which is currently available for Android devices for free on the Android Market, allows food carts a range of possibilities in terms of connecting with their customers; and one interesting one is that food carts can broadcast their location via Google maps.

FoodTruck FastPass is an ingenious solution to connecting businesses with more customers via social media. This mobile solution is particularly beneficial to food carts that roam around the city and can be hard to track down. All food carts should give FoodTruck FastPass a try.

Implications - Businesses have been hard hit by the recent economic downturn. These businesses are looking for innovative ways to connect with their existing customer base and leverage new consumers. Companies can pitch services to businesses that are looking to expand their reach via social media.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Food Cart Solutions - FoodTruck FastPass is an ingenious solution to connecting businesses with more customers via social media.
2. Location-based Marketing - FoodTruck FastPass allows food carts to broadcast their locations via Google maps, opening up opportunities for businesses to leverage location-based marketing.
3. Connectivity Innovation - FoodTruck FastPass helps food carts connect with their customers in new and innovative ways, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - FoodTruck FastPass is specifically designed for food carts, making it relevant for the food and beverage industry.
2. Mobile App Development - The success of FoodTruck FastPass highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the mobile app development industry, particularly for food-related applications.
3. Social Media Marketing - The need for businesses to connect with customers via social media platforms like FoodTruck FastPass presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the social media marketing industry.
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