# dev.family — Full Content Reference > dev.family is a product-focused software development company specializing in web and mobile applications, MVP launches, AI-powered automation, and Telegram mini apps. > Founded in 2014. 100+ delivered projects across Foodtech, Retail, E-commerce, Travel & Hospitality, Wellness, Blockchain, and AI. > Geography: USA, Europe (UK, Germany, Poland, Cyprus), Israel, CIS. > Primary contact: https://dev.family/contacts > Start a project: https://dev.family/project-evaluation --- ## Services ### [Web Development](https://dev.family/services/web-development) Custom web platforms, marketplaces, B2B portals, and SaaS products. Stack: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL. ### [Mobile Development](https://dev.family/services/mobile-development) Native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) apps, cross-platform React Native solutions, App Store and Google Play publishing. ### [MVP Development](https://dev.family/services/mvp-development) Fast product validation and launch for startups. Fixed-scope 3-month delivery cycles focused on core value proposition. ### [AI Development](https://dev.family/services/ai) LLM integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic), AI-powered automation, chatbots, document processing, custom ML pipelines. ### [UI/UX Design](https://dev.family/services/design) Product design from wireframes to pixel-perfect Figma mockups. User research, UX audits, and design systems. ### [QA & Testing](https://dev.family/services/qa) Manual and automated testing (Playwright, Appium), performance testing, load testing, CI/CD integration. ### [Telegram Mini Apps](https://dev.family/services/telegram) Telegram bots and WebApp (Mini App) development, payment integration, user management and analytics. [View all services](https://dev.family/services) --- ## Portfolio — All Cases Total: 37 published cases. Full portfolio: https://dev.family/portfolio ### [Custom CRM — AI-powered B2B automation platform](https://dev.family/portfolio/mahnor) **Category:** Automation Automating incoming inquiries, task assignment, and deal tracking to reduce manual workload on sales managers. ### [Bayernkraft — Website redesign for a multi-brand auto center](https://dev.family/portfolio/bayernkraft-website) **Category:** Automation Renewed website with improved UX, legal transparency, and support for new business directions — resulting in ~2x growth in new clients. ### [Belbazar — Mobile app for a local fashion marketplace](https://dev.family/portfolio/belbazar) **Category:** Retail Lightweight mobile app integrated with the existing API — fast browsing, clean UX, and 37,500 installs in the first months. ### [Promagroleasing — Client portal with electronic ID and ERP integration](https://dev.family/portfolio/promagroleasing) **Category:** Automation Fully digital leasing process with online identification, automated applications, a PWA, and 1.5x faster application flow. ### [Dyne App — User journey redesign for a restaurant aggregator](https://dev.family/portfolio/dyneapp) **Category:** Foodtech Redesigned user flow and interface — faster orders, transparent payments, and effortless bill splitting. ### [Puls — Event management platform for MICE organizers](https://dev.family/portfolio/puls) **Category:** Travel & Hospitality Custom platform for managing large-scale corporate events with flexible admin panel, real-time updates, and logistics automation. ### [Sizl Riders — App for dark kitchen delivery riders](https://dev.family/portfolio/sizlriders) **Category:** Foodtech Riders app for dark kitchen operations with real-time admin sync and offline delivery confirmation. ### [Sizl — Dark kitchen mobile app (Chicago)](https://dev.family/portfolio/sizl) **Category:** Foodtech Complete mobile app rebuild for Chicago-based dark kitchen brand, including new features for rapid product scaling. ### [Godno — Marketplace for sellers of local goods](https://dev.family/portfolio/godno) **Category:** Retail Marketplace with sellers admin panel, custom product catalog, delivery integrations, and secure payments. ### [Malpa — AI-powered help desk for customer support](https://dev.family/portfolio/malpagames) **Category:** Automation Ticketing system for full-cycle user review management with AI integration and custom analytics dashboard. ### [Travelgo — Travel booking app and website](https://dev.family/portfolio/travelgo) **Category:** Travel & Hospitality Travel app and website with real-time updates and flexible booking options. ### [9D — Wellness mobile app for meditations and breathing](https://dev.family/portfolio/nined) **Category:** Wellness Mobile app to organise meditations and breathing exercises. ### [Yapoki — Fast-growing food delivery app](https://dev.family/portfolio/yapoki) **Category:** Foodtech Delivery app for a fast-growing restaurant chain with large, complex architecture and bespoke functionality. ### [OpenOrigin — Web platform for AI models](https://dev.family/portfolio/openorigin) **Category:** Automation / AI MVP of a decentralised platform for AI enthusiasts to showcase their models and get user feedback. ### [Foodclick — Mobile app for table reservations and pre-orders](https://dev.family/portfolio/foodclick) **Category:** Foodtech Restaurant aggregator app with table booking, pre-orders, and cashless tips. ### [Mediacube — CRM-platform for an official YouTube partner network](https://dev.family/portfolio/mediacube) **Category:** MCN / Automation Web tool providing statistical data access to influencers and automating financial interactions. ### [Polymer — Personal account for B2B clients](https://dev.family/portfolio/polymertorg) **Category:** Automation Digitized collaboration workflows with large businesses for a polymer products company. ### [RMarket — Installment-based marketplace for electronics and appliances](https://dev.family/portfolio/rmarket) **Category:** Retail Marketplace aggregating thousands of suppliers with convenient installment deals for customers. ### [Fashion House — Website and mobile app for a premium retailer](https://dev.family/portfolio/fh) **Category:** Retail E-commerce solution built from scratch with strong foundation for future scaling. ### [Beerpoint — Mobile loyalty app for beverage and snacks](https://dev.family/portfolio/beerpoint) **Category:** Foodtech Digitalized offline beer business with a loyalty program mobile app. ### [John Dory — Unified loyalty program mobile app](https://dev.family/portfolio/johndory) **Category:** Foodtech Single mobile app covering loyalty program for all stores in a retail chain. ### [Ski4u — Winter holiday booking platform](https://dev.family/portfolio/ski4u) **Category:** Travel & Hospitality Hotel and transfer booking service for ski resorts in Andorra, Austria, and Italy. ### [TikTak — Food places aggregator](https://dev.family/portfolio/tiktak) **Category:** Foodtech Food aggregator with automatic payments and table reservation system. ### [Zubr Capital — Portfolio website and training platform](https://dev.family/portfolio/zubr) **Category:** Other Clean corporate website and training platform for a private equity investment company. ### [Ulej — Crowdfunding platform](https://dev.family/portfolio/ulej) **Category:** Other User-friendly web platform for launching and managing crowdfunding campaigns. ### [Plasma — Private blockchain messenger](https://dev.family/portfolio/plasma) **Category:** Blockchain Blockchain-based app for exchanging private messages between users. ### [Bayernkraft — Business app for a BMW dealer](https://dev.family/portfolio/bayernkraft) **Category:** Automation Full-featured remote service platform with a wide range of marketing tools for a BMW dealership. ### [Drops — B2B online store for auto chemical goods](https://dev.family/portfolio/drops) **Category:** Retail Online store with B2B personal account, partner personalization, workflow automation, and marketing tools. ### [Druzya — Restaurant website with table reservation and kitchen automation](https://dev.family/portfolio/druzya) **Category:** Foodtech Automated table reservation, kitchen load control, and full restaurant workflow digitalization. ### [EasyStyle — App for connecting clients with beauty experts](https://dev.family/portfolio/easystyle) **Category:** Wellness iOS and Android app for booking beauty services and managing client-expert interactions. ### [Global Key — B2B platform for an electronic components distributor](https://dev.family/portfolio/global-key) **Category:** Automation Modern online platform replacing outdated processes with personalized B2B interactions for an importer and distributor. ### [Hippo Parking — Parking management system](https://dev.family/portfolio/hippo-parking) **Category:** Other Parking management with permanent employee access, subscription plans, one-time payments, and guest passes. ### [Reso — Personal account for car leasing customers](https://dev.family/portfolio/reso) **Category:** Automation Updated website and automated customer service with a personal account for a car leasing company. ### [Ronin — Sushi delivery website with R-keeper integration](https://dev.family/portfolio/ronin) **Category:** Foodtech Online ordering website for a sushi restaurant with R-keeper POS integration and built-in marketing tools. ### [Smileson — Platform for graduation photo album sales](https://dev.family/portfolio/smileson) **Category:** Retail E-commerce platform for graduation photo shoots with automated workflows — 8,000 orders in the first year. ### [Yoga App — Mobile app for learning yoga poses](https://dev.family/portfolio/yoga) **Category:** Wellness App for yoga students and teachers to explore and learn poses in detail. ### [Bushe — Online store for a cafe and pastry chain](https://dev.family/portfolio/bushe) **Category:** Foodtech E-commerce website for ordering delivery or pickup with real-time product availability across all chain locations. --- ## Foodtech Solutions dev.family has a dedicated foodtech practice with deep expertise across the full restaurant and delivery technology stack. [Foodtech overview](https://dev.family/foodtech) ### By Segment - [Franchise FoodTech Solutions](https://dev.family/foodtech/franchises): Custom POS systems, loyalty programs, analytics dashboards, and process automation for food franchise businesses. - [Restaurant App & Web Development](https://dev.family/foodtech/restaurants): Custom web and mobile solutions for restaurants — POS integrations, online ordering systems, loyalty apps, and delivery management. - [Retail FoodTech Solutions](https://dev.family/foodtech/retail): Custom web and mobile apps for retail food businesses — POS, inventory management, loyalty programs, analytics, and AI automation. - [FoodTech Startup Development](https://dev.family/foodtech/startups): Rapid MVP development and scalable platform architecture for FoodTech startups — from idea validation to investor-ready product. - [Virtual Restaurant & Ghost Kitchen Solutions](https://dev.family/foodtech/virtual-restaurants): Digital platforms for virtual restaurants and ghost kitchens — online ordering, menu management, delivery integrations, and analytics. - [FoodTech for Wholesalers & Manufacturers](https://dev.family/foodtech/wholesalers): IT solutions for food wholesalers, manufacturers, and traders — inventory management, supply chain optimization, and retail automation. ### By Technology - [POS Development](https://dev.family/foodtech/pos-development): Custom point-of-sale systems for restaurants and retail - [Delivery Solutions](https://dev.family/foodtech/delivery-solutions): End-to-end delivery management platforms - [Online Ordering Platform](https://dev.family/foodtech/online-ordering-platform): Web and mobile platforms for online food ordering - [Loyalty & Gamification](https://dev.family/foodtech/loyalty-programm-and-gamification): Customer retention programs with points, rewards, and gamification - [Kitchen Automation](https://dev.family/foodtech/kitchen-automation): KDS, order routing, and kitchen workflow automation - [QR Menu](https://dev.family/foodtech/qr-menu): Digital contactless menus with ordering and payment integration - [Online Table Reservation](https://dev.family/foodtech/online-table-reservation): Booking systems for restaurants and hospitality venues - [Self-Ordering Kiosk](https://dev.family/foodtech/self-ordering-kiosk-development): Kiosk software and hardware integration for fast food and retail - [Analytics](https://dev.family/foodtech/analytics): Business intelligence dashboards for foodtech operations - [ERP Development](https://dev.family/foodtech/erp-development): Custom ERP systems for foodtech and restaurant chains - [ML & AI for Foodtech](https://dev.family/foodtech/ml-ai): Demand forecasting, recommendation engines, and automated operations - [Cashless Tips](https://dev.family/foodtech/cashless-tips): Digital tip collection systems for hospitality staff - [IoT Integration](https://dev.family/foodtech/iot): Smart kitchen devices, sensors, and equipment monitoring - [POS Integration](https://dev.family/foodtech/pos-integration): Connecting existing POS with delivery, loyalty, and analytics systems - [Inventory & Supply Chain](https://dev.family/foodtech/inventory-management-and-supply-chain): Stock management, supplier portals, and supply chain automation - [Staff Management](https://dev.family/foodtech/personal-managment-solution): Scheduling, time tracking, and HR tools for foodtech teams --- ## Industries - [Foodtech](https://dev.family/foodtech): Restaurant technology, delivery, POS, loyalty programs, kitchen automation - [Travel & Hospitality](https://dev.family/industries/travel_and_hospitality): Custom booking and reservation systems for travel businesses — flights, accommodations, car rentals, activities, and event management. - [Wellness](https://dev.family/portfolio/category/wellness): Health, fitness, and meditation apps - [All Industries](https://dev.family/industries) --- ## Blog dev.family publishes technical articles, development case studies, and industry research. [All articles](https://dev.family/blog) | [Authors](https://dev.family/blog/authors) | [Categories](https://dev.family/blog/categories) ### [Voice AI for Restaurants: What It Is and How It's Changing FoodTech in 2026](https://dev.family/blog/article/voice-ai-for-restaurants-what-it-is-foodtech-2026) Voice AI in restaurants explained: drive-thru ordering, phone answering, reservations, and staff assistants. What the 2026 deployments show — and what they don't. ### [Food Delivery App Architecture: How to Build for Scale from Day One](https://dev.family/blog/article/food-delivery-app-architecture-scale-from-day-one) The architectural decisions that determine whether your food delivery app scales or breaks at 500 orders a day. Real-time order flow, dispatch, geo-routing, offline resilience. ### [Restaurant POS as a Hospitality Tool: Beyond Transactions](https://dev.family/blog/article/restaurant-pos-hospitality-tool-beyond-transactions) Your POS captures every guest interaction. Here's how to turn that transaction data into guest intelligence — and why it's the foundation of restaurant personalization at scale. ### [Hospitality Tech for Restaurants in 2026: The Complete Guide](https://dev.family/blog/article/hospitality-tech-restaurants-2026-complete-guide) The complete guide to hospitality tech for restaurants in 2026: POS, guest data, loyalty, ordering, and AI — and how each layer builds guest experience. ### [POS Integration Development: How Restaurants and Retailers Connect Their Tech Without Breaking Operations](https://dev.family/blog/article/pos-integration-development-restaurants-retailers) How POS integration actually works as a dev task — webhook vs polling, menu sync, idempotency, and the failure points nobody mentions upfront. ### [Augmented Reality in Restaurants: Use Cases That Actually Drive Revenue](https://dev.family/blog/article/augmented-reality-in-restaurants-use-cases-revenue) AR menus can lift order values 20-26%. Here are the AR restaurant use cases that pay back, with real data, build costs, and integration requirements to know. ### [Your own channel instead of an aggregator: building a premium foodtech ecosystem for a holding of dozens of brands](https://dev.family/blog/article/own-delivery-channel-foodtech-ecosystem-for-a-restaurant-holding) How a 40-brand restaurant holding replaced aggregators with its own delivery app — multi-brand architecture, POS-agnostic backend, and 20–35% margin back. ### [Telegram Mini App for Restaurants: How to Launch a Loyalty Program Without App Store Tax](https://dev.family/blog/article/telegram-mini-app-for-restaurants-loyalty-program) A Telegram Mini App loyalty program runs inside Telegram — no app store listing, no install, no review queue. See real cost comparisons vs. a native app and whether Telegram fits a US restaurant audience. ### [Why Restaurant Franchises Outgrow OpenTable — and What to Build Instead](https://dev.family/blog/article/why-restaurant-franchises-outgrow-opentable) Real OpenTable, Resy, and SevenRooms fee math, what franchise operators lose with third-party reservations, and what custom booking software actually costs. ### [QR Code Ordering for Restaurants: Build Your Own vs Third-Party (Toast, Square, Bopple)](https://dev.family/blog/article/qr-code-ordering-for-restaurants-build-your-own-vs-third-party-toast-square-bopple) Compare building custom QR ordering software vs Toast, Square, and Bopple by cost, lock-in, and ROI to see when a custom build actually pays off. ### [ERP Integration for Restaurant Chains: How to Connect POS, Inventory, and Finance Without a Year-Long Project](https://dev.family/blog/article/erp-integration-restaurant-chains-pos-inventory-finance) Connect POS, inventory, and finance without a year-long ERP project. Real timelines, failure points, and lessons from restaurant chain integrations. ### [QSR Digital Transformation: From Paper Tickets to Fully Integrated Tech Stack](https://dev.family/blog/article/qsr-digital-transformation-step-by-step-guide) A digital director's roadmap for QSR chains: what order to digitize in, real timelines, and ROI at every step — from POS to a fully integrated stack. ### [On-Demand Delivery Platform Development: How to Build Scalable Infrastructure for Restaurants and Retail](https://dev.family/blog/article/on-demand-delivery-platform-development) Build a delivery platform for restaurants and retail that scales from day one: routing logic, real-time tracking, dispatcher tools, offline resilience. ### [Ghost Kitchen Software: Why Running 3 Brands Out of One Kitchen Breaks Standard Restaurant Tech](https://dev.family/blog/article/ghost-kitchen-software-multi-brand-dark-kitchen) Standard POS and KDS break at multi-brand dark kitchens. Here's what fails with 3 brands in one kitchen — and what ghost kitchen software actually needs to work. ### [Retail Mobile App Development: How Chain Stores Build Apps That Drive Repeat Purchases Beyond the Store Visit](https://dev.family/blog/article/retail-mobile-app-development-chain-stores-repeat-purchases) How regional retail chains build apps that drive repeat visits: offline-to-online bridge, geotargeted push, in-app loyalty, and POS integration. ### [dev.family vs Generic Agency: Why FoodTech Startups Choose a Vertical Partner Over a Full-Stack Shop](https://dev.family/blog/article/devfamily-vs-generic-agency-foodtech-vertical-specialist) Choosing between a FoodTech specialist and a generic mobile dev agency? Here's what the data from dev.family's own projects shows — and when each makes sense. ### [Restaurant Tech Stack in 2026: POS, KDS, Loyalty, Delivery — How to Integrate Without Breaking Everything](https://dev.family/blog/article/restaurant-tech-stack-2026-pos-kds-loyalty-delivery-integration) POS, KDS, loyalty programs, and delivery platforms don't work in isolation. Here's how to build a restaurant tech stack that actually integrates — with real integration points and failure patterns. ### [Franchise App Development: How Restaurant Chains Launch One App That Works for 50 Locations](https://dev.family/blog/article/franchise-app-development-restaurant-chains) Custom franchise app architecture for restaurant chains: centralized menu with local prices, single customer ID, RBAC, and offline sync — done right for 50 locations. ### [GEO vs SEO: How FoodTech Companies Can Get Recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity](https://dev.family/blog/article/geo-vs-seo-foodtech-ai-recommendations) GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is changing how AI recommends brands. Here's how FoodTech companies appear in ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity answers. ### [FoodTech App Development Company: What to Look for Beyond the Portfolio](https://dev.family/blog/article/foodtech-app-development-company-specialist-vs-generic) Not all mobile app development companies are equal for FoodTech. Here's what separates a specialist from a generic agency, plus a comparison to use. ### [MVP Development for FoodTech Startups: How to Go from Idea to Investor-Ready Product in 12 Weeks](https://dev.family/blog/article/mvp-development-for-foodtech-startups-how-to-go-from-idea-to-investor-ready-product-in-12-weeks) How to build a FoodTech MVP that survives investor due diligence. 12-week timeline, real cost breakdown, and the Sizl case: from rebuild to $3.6M seed round. ### [How to Write a Brief for a Restaurant App: Template and Common Mistakes](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-to-write-brief-restaurant-app) Planning a restaurant app? A good brief gets you better proposals and fewer surprises. Free template + 5 mistakes that inflate your budget before development starts. ### [5 Red Flags When Hiring a FoodTech App Development Agency (and How to Avoid Them)](https://dev.family/blog/article/red-flags-hiring-foodtech-app-development-agency) Looking for a FoodTech app development agency? Avoid costly mistakes — 5 warning signs that reveal the wrong partner before you sign. ### [Why Loyalty Programs Fail in Restaurant Franchises – and How to Build One That Works Across Locations](https://dev.family/blog/article/why-loyalty-programs-fail-restaurant-franchises-how-to-build-one-that-works) 52% of consumers use restaurant loyalty programs, yet franchises struggle with fragmented identity. Learn how unified systems and embedded ordering drive cross-location retention. ### [QSR Own Delivery vs. Aggregators: What Restaurants Are Actually Choosing in 2026](https://dev.family/blog/article/qsr-own-delivery-vs-aggregators) DoorDash or your own app? What QSR operators are actually choosing in 2026 — real delivery metrics, channel economics, and case studies ### [Top Operational Challenges Restaurant Franchises Face – and How AI-Powered Software Solves Them](https://dev.family/blog/article/restaurant-franchise-operational-challenges-ai-solutions) 5+ locations? Your restaurant franchise faces unique operational challenges. Learn which AI-powered software actually helps multi-location management scale. ### [Latest Trends in Restaurant App Design and Functionality 2026](https://dev.family/blog/article/restaurant-app-design-functionality-trends-2026) What makes restaurant apps successful in 2026? Explore AI personalization, loyalty integration, real-time tracking, and UX trends driving retention. ### [How to Scale a Franchise Without Losing Control: A Technology Playbook](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-to-scale-a-franchise-without-losing-control-a-technology-playbook) Over 800K US franchises hit the same wall at 50+ locations. Here's how franchise management software and unified infrastructure solve the 10 problems that break growth. ### [How AI Is Transforming Hyperlocal Marketplaces in 2026: From Personalization to Autonomous Delivery](https://dev.family/blog/article/ai-hyperlocal-marketplaces-2026-personalization-loyalty-pos) AI personalization, dynamic pricing, and route optimization for food delivery – what gives ROI in 2026? Learn which AI solutions work for dark kitchens and delivery apps. ### [AI Trends in Food and Beverage: What Actually Works for Restaurant Chains and Dark Kitchens](https://dev.family/blog/article/ai-trends-food-beverage-industry) Cut through AI hype in F&B. Learn which trends – demand forecasting, personalization, operational efficiency – deliver real ROI for restaurant chains and dark kitchens. --- ## Company - [About Us](https://dev.family/about): Company history since 2014, team, values, and culture - [Our Process](https://dev.family/process): Discovery, design, development, QA, and delivery — how projects are run - [Open Source](https://dev.family/open-source): Internal tools and libraries released as open source - [Products](https://dev.family/products): In-house products developed by dev.family - [Partners](https://dev.family/partners): Technology, cloud, and business partners - [Honor Board](https://dev.family/honor-board): Industry awards, Clutch recognitions, and client testimonials --- ## Legal & Other - [Privacy Policy](https://dev.family/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://dev.family/terms-and-conditions) - [Delivery Market Research](https://dev.family/research/delivery-market) - [AI Hackathon](https://dev.family/ai-hackathon) --- *Concise index version: https://dev.family/llms.txt*