# 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) ### [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. ### [How to Use Your Restaurant POS System to Increase Profit and Stop Bleeding Money](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-to-use-pos-system-restaurant-boost-profit) Learn how to use your restaurant POS for menu engineering, inventory control, loyalty, and delivery – not just as a cash register. Practical guide with real ROI data. ### [Smart Restaurant Loyalty Programs That Boost Profit Without Killing Margins](https://dev.family/blog/article/smart-restaurant-loyalty-programs-profit-margins) Learn how to build a restaurant loyalty program that increases retention and spend without destroying margins. Data-backed strategies, ROI formulas, and real examples. ### [Big Data and Analytics Is Transforming the Food Industry](https://dev.family/blog/article/big-data-analytics-food-industry) How restaurants use data analytics to optimize operations, reduce waste, and increase revenue. Real case studies and practical strategies from foodtech experts. ### [Food Delivery App Development: Why Restaurants Lose Money and How to Fix It](https://dev.family/blog/article/food-delivery-app-development-why-restaurants-lose-money-and-how-to-fix-it) Learn why food delivery businesses lose money and how custom app development + POS integration turns delivery into profit. Expert guide for dark kitchens ### [Your POS and Reservations Don't Talk. That's Costing You Money](https://dev.family/blog/article/your-pos-and-reservations-dont-talk-thats-costing-you-money) 85% of US restaurants cite POS integration as top priority. Learn how to sync Toast, Square, OpenTable, Resy to eliminate double bookings and save hours. ### [Best Apps for Busy Restaurant Owners And Solutions You Won't Find in Any Store](https://dev.family/blog/article/best-apps-for-busy-restaurant-owners-and-solutions-you-wont-find-in-any-store) This article isn't a top-ten listicle where we walk you through every product available on the market. Instead of rating tools with stars, we mapped the restaurant technology landscape with real data, pinpointed where the gaps are, and how to fill them — so you can decide what your restaurant actually needs. ### [Schema.org Structured Data: How to Teach Search Engines to Understand Your Website](https://dev.family/blog/article/schemaorg-structured-data-how-to-teach-search-engines-to-understand-your-website) What Schema.org Is and Why It Matters ### [How to Build On-Demand Grocery App Like Instacart](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-to-build-on-demand-grocery-app-like-instacart) Instacart is one of the most successful examples of such an app that ranks among the top five leaders in online grocery delivery. And we’re talking about the company which doesn’t own warehouses, doesn’t stock products, doesn’t employ delivery drivers — and is still expanding profit margins. ### [Mobile App Usage Statistics: Key Trends and Insights for 2026](https://dev.family/blog/article/mobile-app-usage-statistics-key-trends-and-insights-for-2026) Mobile devices have undeniably become the primary channel through which customers interact with restaurants and food services — the way they browse menus, pay for orders, arrange delivery, track couriers on the map, accumulate loyalty points, hunt for discounts, and share reviews ### [From Chaos to Control: Building Delivery Systems That Let Dark Kitchens Grow](https://dev.family/blog/article/from-chaos-to-control-building-delivery-systems-that-let-dark-kitchens-grow) Here’s what we’ve learned from scaling real operations - and turning chaos into growth. ### [How We Updated Our Libraries for the New React Native Architecture](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-we-updated-our-libraries-for-the-new-react-native-architecture) Two libraries, two days of work, and one unexpected bug. We share our experience migrating to the new React Native architecture and why we couldn't postpone it any longer. ### [The Role Of AI In Enhancing Restaurant Cybersecurity](https://dev.family/blog/article/the-role-of-ai-in-enhancing-restaurant-cybersecurity) Keep reading to explore why cybersecurity matters for foodtech businesses, what exactly poses a threat, and how to strengthen your defenses by implementing AI-powered protection. ### [Live Activities in Foodtech: How One Feature Solves Three Business Problems](https://dev.family/blog/article/live-activities-in-foodtech-how-one-feature-solves-three-business-problems) Let’s skip the hype and look at the facts: when it really works, and when it’s just a nice-looking toy. ### [UX/UI, AI and Trends That Actually Work in 2026](https://dev.family/blog/article/uxui-ai-and-trends-that-actually-work-in-2026) Let's figure out why 2026 will be the year of UX/UI design's rebirth ### [Retail App Development Guide You Can’t Ignore in 2025-2026](https://dev.family/blog/article/retail-app-development-guide-you-cant-ignore-in-2025-2026) In this article, we’ll break down the types of mobile apps for retailers, what features they require and how they’re built, how much it costs to develop a retail app, and what factors determine the price. ### [6 Ways to Increase Retail Margin Using the Data You Already Have](https://dev.family/blog/article/6-ways-to-increase-retail-margin-using-the-data-you-already-have) We decided to compile six directions that deliver results the fastest and share the experience of industry leaders and real implementation cases. ### [FoodTech App Architecture in React Native: How to Build a Stable Product Without Drowning in Details](https://dev.family/blog/article/foodtech-app-architecture-in-react-native-how-to-build-a-stable-product-without-drowning-in-details) We explain the architecture of a typical FoodTech app, the technologies we use, and the mistakes that most often hinder scaling ### [7 lessons for those who want to create a SaaS product for restaurants: the Foodclick experience](https://dev.family/blog/article/7-lessons-for-those-who-want-to-create-a-saas-product-for-restaurants-the-foodclick-experience) The story of a restaurant manager who overcame mistakes, staff resistance, and a lack of resources to create a system that establishments in other countries now want to replicate ### [Firebase Notification Sending System via Admiral Admin Panel](https://dev.family/blog/article/firebase-notification-sending-system-via-admiral-admin-panel) A step-by-step process for creating a push notification sending system using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) in a Laravel application with the Admiral admin panel ### [Online Orders Without Downtime: How Restaurants and Retailers Can Ensure Stability and Growth](https://dev.family/blog/article/online-orders-without-downtime-how-restaurants-and-retailers-can-ensure-stability-and-growth) Why do online orders crash during peak times? The culprit is poor scalability. Learn how to build a stable and growing business. ### [AI for Restaurants: 5 Practical Ways to Increase Profit and Reduce Costs](https://dev.family/blog/article/ai-for-restaurants-5-practical-ways-to-increase-profit-and-reduce-costs) Practical examples of AI in restaurants and cafes—optimize marketing, kitchen operations, analytics, and staff management. Check tools and case studies on dev.family. ### [How We Spent 100 Hours on Design and Ended Up Saving a Year of Development](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-we-spent-100-hours-on-design-and-ended-up-saving-a-year-of-development) An example of how structured UX/UI processes and component-based design systems reduce rework, increase efficiency, and shorten software development cycles. ### [Scope Wars: How We Got the Client to Rethink the Product Without Ruining the Relationship](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-we-got-the-client-to-rethink-the-product-without-ruining-the-relationship) Step-by-step example of managing product revisions through data-driven collaboration. Read how to turn client feedback into results. ### [Cursor vs Copilot vs Windsurf: How Different AI Agents Write Code from the Same Instructions](https://dev.family/blog/article/cursor-vs-copilot-vs-windsurf-how-different-ai-agents-write-code-from-the-same-instructions) Check the results of Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf on identical coding tasks. Read our detailed comparison and find the most effective AI tool. ### [Restaurant Reservation System — Top 10 Benefits](https://dev.family/blog/article/restaurant-reservation-system-top-10-benefits) See how implementing a reservation system optimizes table management, reduces wait times, and improves staff productivity. Read the detailed analysis from dev.family. ### [How We Saved 600 Hours of Support Work with AI in a Ticketing System](https://dev.family/blog/article/how-we-saved-600-hours-of-support-work-with-ai) See how dev.family reduced customer support workload by 600 hours through AI implementation. Read the full case study and get actionable insights. --- ## 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*