There is no surprise that the online food delivery business is a growing billion dollar industry.
“The online food delivery and the takeout sector has a powerful growth curve and expected to grow by at least 20% CAGR.”
This alone can be the strong reason for you to release an app for your food business or restaurant.
Sure, customers are eager to experience the vibe of a restaurant, hot and perfectly presented food, socializing, clickable ambiance but at the same time, they also want to satisfy their food cravings with just one tap at the comfort of their home. Such a change in consumer behaviour demands an innovative way in which food businesses operate. Having your online food business on an online platform is the hottest trend. So if you want to multiply your business by manifolds, a food delivery app is the prime requisite.
Step by step guide to build a food ordering application?
- Well planned Business strategy
Plan a goal that you want to achieve, understand what USP you want your customers to have by using your app and why they should be attracted to it.
- Find the right people
To build a scalable solution, you need a competent set of developers. You have the option of forming an in-house team or outsourcing your development needs.

- Great UI/UX experience
The user experience is everything. It should be easy to use, appealing and intuitive.
- Design an MVP
Build the MVP of the application, keeping in mind the basic needs of users and get feedback.
- Test the App
Before releasing an application in the market, it is imperative to test the app for identification and elimination of bugs.
It goes without saying but having an app for your food business will automatically give a far better online presence. The collaboration of offline with online store will be wholesome and build overall brand awareness
Major challenges for on-demand food delivery business
With great benefits of getting an online presence, there are attached challenges too. Here are few of these discussed with their solutions.