# Standalone Pizza Delivery Apps The Houdini Pizza Laboratory App is Integrated with Apple Pay By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houdini-pizza-laboratory References: [tapinto.net](https://www.tapinto.net/towns/plainfield/articles/houdini-pizza-launches-app-begins-delivery-to-pl) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/houdini-laboratory/id1227043793?mt=8) The beloved New Jersey pizzeria 'Houdini Pizza Laboratory' recently launched a standalone app for its pizza deliveries. As a result, consumers now only need to tap a few buttons on their mobile to order, instead of picking up the phone and chatting with staff. The Houdini Pizza Laboratory app is a standalone platform powered by ChowNow, which enables customers to place orders and pay online. With the app, consumers simply browse the menu, select their desired items and then place the order. The app also includes special features such as the option to order ahead of time, include special instructions for delivery drivers, add a tip and checkout by using [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-carplay-1) Pay. The app also saves the user's info so that their exact preferences are remembered for future orders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Standalone Pizza Delivery Apps:** The trend of standalone pizza delivery apps allows consumers to conveniently order and pay for pizza through their mobile devices. - **Mobile Ordering and Payment:** The trend of mobile ordering and payment streamlines the pizza delivery process by eliminating the need for phone calls and offering online payment options. - **Personalized Ordering Experience:** The trend of personalized ordering experiences in pizza delivery apps allows users to save their preferences for future orders, offering convenience and customization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Delivery Services:** The food delivery services industry can leverage standalone pizza delivery apps to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations, and increase sales. - **Mobile Payment Solutions:** The mobile payment solutions industry can collaborate with pizza delivery apps to offer seamless and secure payment options, contributing to a frictionless ordering experience. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the demand for standalone pizza delivery apps by offering innovative features and user-friendly interfaces to enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [CarPlay-Enabled Pizza Orders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-carplay-1.md) - [In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-ordering-system.md) - [Pay-Ahead Food Pickup Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-ahead-pickup.md) - [AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-food-ordering-agent.md) - [AR Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-pizza-menu.md) - [Poke Bowl App Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloha-poke.md) - [Simplistic Mobile Ordering Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferraro-foods.md) - [No-Address Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinpoint-delivery.md) - [Coffeehouse Mini Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philz-coffee-app-clip.md)