Build your delivery platform. Own your margins. Keep your customers.

Build your delivery platform. Own your margins. Keep your customers.

Whether you run a single restaurant breaking away from aggregator fees, a dark kitchen network testing new brands, or a grocery chain launching same-day delivery β€” we develop complete food delivery solutions that put you in control.

WHAT WE DO

Full code ownership. No commission cuts. Any integration you need.

Real numbers
  • $3.6 million

    Secured in funding for delivery platform Sizl.

  • 200+

    Daily orders processed by Yapoki.

  • 25–30%

    Commission per order cut for restaurants by reducing dependency on third-party apps.

Let's build your delivery solution

Ready to cut aggregator fees and own your customer data?

COMPARISON

Why Build a Custom Delivery Solution Instead of Using Aggregators

The food delivery market is massive β€” projected to reach $173.57 billion globally in 2025, growing at 10.7% annually. But there's a catch: most of that growth flows through aggregator platforms that charge steep fees and own your customer data.Here's what happens when you depend on third-party delivery apps:
  • Parameter
  • Aggregators
  • No-Code Builders
  • Custom Development
  • Data

    Data

  • Platform owns it β€” you can't retarget or build relationships
  • Limited, often fragmented
  • You own 100% of customer data
  • Branding

    Branding

  • Their app, their rules, their UX
  • Template-based, limited customization
  • Fully branded, your identity
  • Integrations

    Integrations

  • Whatever the platform allows
  • Pre-built connectors only
  • Any system β€” POS, CRM, loyalty, inventory
  • Customization

    Customization

  • None
  • Basic settings
  • Unlimited
  • Scalability

    Scalability

  • Dependent on platform terms
  • Restricted by plan limits
  • Built for your growth trajectory

The Aggregator Trap

  • The hidden cost

    Aggregators take commission and your customer data.

  • Direct ordering fixes this

    5-10x faster database growth, 15-20% higher lifetime value.

  • The market agrees

    52% call delivery essential, 40% prefer ordering direct.

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Anna S., Business Development Manager

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Anna S., Business Development Manager

Not sure if custom development makes sense for your business?

We'll analyze your current delivery model and show you the numbers.

Get a free consultation

Food Delivery Apps & Platforms We Develop

Custom delivery software isn't one-size-fits-all. We build what your operation actually needs β€” whether that's a customer-facing app, a courier management system, or a full multi-vendor marketplace.
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Customer Mobile App

iOS & Android apps that make ordering fast and repeatable.

Profit

The average order value on delivery apps is 32% higher than dine-in transactions, and customers who order digitally spend up to 20% more than those who order by phone.

What your customers get

Full catalog β€” Photos, descriptions, real-time availability
Smart search β€” Filters by cuisine, dietary needs, prep time, distance.
One-tap reordering β€” From order history.
Flexible cart β€” Modifiers, special instructions, promo codes.
Multiple payments β€” Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash on delivery.
Real-time tracking β€” From kitchen to doorstep.
Push notifications β€” Order status, promotions, personalized offers.
Customer profile β€” Saved addresses, payment methods, order history, favorites.
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How Technology Is Powering Dark Kitchens: Delivery, Inventory & Order Automation

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KEY FEATURES

Food Delivery Apps & Platforms We Develop

Custom delivery software isn't one-size-fits-all. We build what your operation actually needs β€” whether that's a customer-facing app, a courier management system, or a full multi-vendor marketplace.
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For Customers

  • 01

    Smart Search & Filters

    Find exactly what they want: by cuisine, rating, delivery time, price range, dietary preferences. Results that load in under two seconds keep them from bouncing to another app.

  • 02

    Real-Time Order Tracking

    Live map view from restaurant to front door. ETA updates that adjust based on actual courier location. No more "Where's my food?" support calls.

  • 03

    Multiple Payment Options

    Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash on delivery, digital wallets. The easier you make it to pay, the less cart abandonment you see.

  • 04

    Push Notifications

    Order confirmed. Being prepared. Out for delivery. Delivered. Plus: personalized offers, new restaurant announcements, loyalty rewards.

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For Restaurants

POS systems guide
  • 01

    Menu Management

    Add items, update prices, mark items unavailable, configure modifiers (extra cheese, no onions, spice level). Changes go live immediately across all ordering channels.

  • 02

    Order Management

    Accept, confirm, or reject orders. Set prep times. Coordinate with couriers. Track fulfillment from kitchen to customer. One system for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

  • 03

    Analytics & Reports

    See what sells, what doesn't, when your rush hits, how long prep actually takes. Use data to adjust staffing, menu engineering, and promotions.

  • 04

    POS Integration

    Orders sync with your cash register. Inventory updates automatically. No double-entry. No reconciliation headaches at end of shift.

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For Operations & Delivery

How AI fits your model
  • 01

    Route Optimization

    Algorithms that calculate the fastest path based on traffic, distance, and order priority. Couriers spend less time driving, more time delivering.

  • 02

    Driver Assignment

    Automatic dispatch based on location, availability, and current load. Or manual assignment when you need control.

  • 03

    Delivery Zones & Pricing

    Define service areas with custom boundaries. Set flat fees, distance-based pricing, or dynamic rates during peak hours. Control where you deliver and what you charge.

  • 04

    Performance Analytics

    Track courier speed, on-time rate, customer ratings, earnings. Identify top performers and address issues before they become patterns.

Want to see how these features work in a live delivery app?

Ideas to Enhance Your Delivery Business

The best delivery platforms don't just move food from Point A to Point B β€” they create habits, reduce friction, and open new revenue streams.
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Subscription-Based Delivery

How it works

Monthly plans for frequent orderers: unlimited free delivery, priority support, exclusive discounts. Subscriptions turn sporadic users into predictable revenue. Customers on subscription plans spend up to 20% more than non-subscribers and order more frequently.

Ready to find your
highest-ROI features

50+ FoodTech products built. We know which features pay for themselves and which ones just look good in a pitch deck.

Let's talk strategy

OUR WORKFLOW

Delivery Solutions for Every
Business Type

Whether you're a single restaurant, a national chain, a grocery store, or a ghost kitchen β€” we build what fits.
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Restaurants & Chains

Cut aggregator fees. Own customer relationships. Integrate with your existing POS and loyalty programs.

Single-location restaurants use direct ordering to keep more margin. Multi-location chains use centralized dashboards to manage operations across cities. Franchises use white-label apps so each location can operate under one brand while maintaining local control.

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Startups & Aggregators

Build your own delivery marketplace. Multi-vendor support. Commission management. Built to scale.

Launch a local delivery aggregator, manage restaurants and couriers from one admin panel, collect commissions, and scale to new markets. Whether you're building the next regional delivery leader or testing a niche market β€” we provide the infrastructure.

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Grocery & Retail

Delivery slots, order assembly, product substitutions, real-time inventory sync.

Customers book time windows. Store staff pick and pack. Couriers deliver. Inventory updates automatically so out-of-stock items don't get ordered. Substitution workflows let pickers propose replacements when items are unavailable.

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Dark Kitchens / Ghost Kitchens

Manage multiple virtual brands from one kitchen. Optimize delivery zones. Track profitability per brand.

Launch, test, and scale delivery-only concepts without the overhead of traditional restaurants. Handle orders from your own app, third-party platforms, or both β€” all flowing into one kitchen management system.

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On-Demand Food Delivery Platforms - Market, Trends & Opportunities

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OUR WORKFLOW

How We Build Your Delivery Solution

From discovery to launch in agile sprints. We design for all users, integrate with your existing tools, and stay for support after go-live. Fast, reliable, and built to scale.

  • 01

    Discovery

    We analyze your business model, order flow, and current tech stack. Define MVP scope and prioritize features based on what will drive adoption and revenue fastest. Align on timeline, budget, and go-to-market strategy.

  • 02

    Design

    UX/UI for all apps: customer-facing, courier, restaurant, admin. Wireframes and prototypes that get tested with real users before development starts. Design for speed β€” because slow apps lose orders.

  • 03

    Development

    Agile sprints with regular demos. Parallel development across iOS, Android, web, and backend. Code reviews, testing, and QA at every stage. You see progress every two weeks, not at the end.

  • 04

    Integration

    Connect to your POS, payment gateway, SMS/push providers, mapping services, and any third-party tools you already use. No rip-and-replace. We plug into your existing workflow.

  • 05

    Launch & Support

    App Store and Google Play submission. Training for your team. Post-launch monitoring. Bug fixes. Feature updates. We don't disappear after delivery.

  • Cross-device compatibility
    guaranteed

    Our development approach is built on Mobile Development best practices and Web Development standards

Real Results

Talk is cheap. Our expertise in delivery comes from real projects for dark kitchens, restaurants, and delivery networks.

These are solutions we built β€” backed by data, not just case study prose.

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Sizl β€” Chicago Dark Kitchen Network

We rebuilt Sizl's entire delivery platform in React Native, added pickup and event catering features, and helped them secure funding right after launch.

RESULTS
  • Multi-brand kitchen operations supported from a single codebase
  • $3.6M seed funding raised weeks after the new platform launched
  • 30-40 minutes average delivery time in Chicago
  • $12M post-money valuation
01

Challenge

Sizl's first app was built on Kotlin Multiplatform β€” powerful but rare technology with limited library support. The company needed to move fast, scale quickly, and pitch to investors with a stable, feature-rich product.

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02

What we did

  • Complete rebuild in React Native for faster iteration and better maintainability
  • Added Pick-up mode (self-service orders) and Event Kitchen (catering for festivals and large gatherings)
  • Integrated analytics (Branch.io, Amplitude) to track user behavior and conversion
  • Built unified design system across customer app, courier app, and support tools
  • Launched MVP in 2.5 months, with major feature updates rolled out in weeks, not months

FAQs

Not sure where to start with your product?

Book a free call with our Business Development Manager β€” we'll help you figure out the scope, stack, and next steps.