Pizza Delivery App Development

Our client has run a local pizza restaurant chain in the UAE since a few years. They started as a single outlet with an aim to provide authentic, freshly baked pizzas to the people of the UAE, and then they had a plan to expand to multiple locations across the city. They got a good response from pizza lovers due to their freshly baked and tasty pizza at an affordable price, but as the UAE market is getting more competitive. There were also other pizza brands and franchise owners who offered online booking and dine-in options.

The client currently uses a traditional method to maintain the freshness of the pizza. So customers mostly need to give orders on phones or walk into the restaurant to enjoy the pizza.

Their receptionist used to take orders manually through the phone and write down details, confirm addresses, and coordinate with delivery drivers. Plus, they also depended on third-party food aggregator apps to bring in more customers. But this charged high commissions and gave less profits. Also, their pizza business lacked many things, like giving discounts, personalized options, and more. This made them realize they need a pizza delivery app that can offer quick orders, customize pizza, allow secure payment, tracking, provide promos, and offer. Hence, they approached Manektech regarding pizza delivery app development to get more clarity on this mobile application idea.

A Challenge to Build a Pizza Delivery App Platform:

Overall, there were multiple issues coming in the pizza restaurant business as the method of working was outdated. One of the biggest issues was order confusion. As orders came from multiple sources like phone calls, walk-ins, and third-party delivery apps, it was frequently used to cause mix-ups, missed items, and caused delivery errors. There were also delivery delays as there were no facilities for real-time tracking or optimized delivery routes, and drivers often struggled to reach customers on time. Due to this issue, the client was noticing some negative reviews by customers. On the operations side, inventory management was manual, so tracking ingredients across multiple outlets and maintaining optimal stock was getting difficult. Sometimes they had to cancel the pre-booked order due to the unavailability of suitable pizza ingredients.

Plus, they used third-party apps for online delivery and get more customers, but these were charging high commission fees on every order.

Also, there were different challenges during this on-demand pizza delivery app development. As the client is from a non-tech background, they had multiple queries about this pizza delivery app solution, such as:

• How much does it cost to develop a pizza delivery app?
• How long does it take to build a pizza delivery app?
• What features should a pizza delivery app have, application development costs, and more?

Our expert flutter app developer explained every detail from scratch. Next, we also googled some of the best pizza delivery apps and pizza delivery apps near me to give the client a live explanation through it. The requirement was the app must handle real-time ordering and tracking without crashing during peak hours. As each outlet had different menus, pricing, and stock levels, it needed multi-location integration. The client also needed secure payment options to match the UAE’s diverse payment habits, from cards to digital wallets. They also demanded scalable architecture, keeping their business growth and high traffic during busy meal times in mind.

Best AI Pizza Delivery App Development Solution Implemented By Our Team

As a leading mobile application development agency, we designed and developed a custom pizza delivery app to simplify the ordering process for customers, make deliveries faster, and more reliable.

We build the front-end design of the app using React Native to ensure this cross-platform solution works smoothly on both Android and iOS. For easy accessibility, we kept the app design clean so it is easy to browse, customize their pizzas, and place an order in just a few clicks.

For the back-end, we used Node.js with Express.js to handle live orders quickly and provide real-time updates. For the database, we used MongoDB to manage orders, customer profiles, inventory, and multiple outlets through one system. 

To solve the delivery issue, we integrated the Google Maps API for real-time tracking. Customers can now follow their order from the kitchen to their doorstep.

We also added secure payment options, including Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local UAE wallets. Our team developed a web-based admin dashboard where restaurant managers can track sales, manage stock, update menus, and assign delivery staff efficiently.

As an experienced iOS application development agency in UAE, we also made sure that the pizza delivery app is fully compatible with iOS devices as well.

Key Features of Pizza Delivery App:

• Create Account: Users who want to order pizza need to create an account on the app through their mobile number or email.
• Browse and Customize Menu: Customers can browse the menu and see high-quality images, detailed descriptions, and prices. They can also customize pizzas by choosing crust type, toppings, sauces, and portion sizes.
• Quick Order: Repeat customers can save their favorite orders and addresses to avoid filling in details again and place a quick order.
• Track Your Delivery: Users can track their orders live, see the estimated delivery time, and get notifications when their pizza is on the way.
• Payment Options: You can pay through your convenient payment options, such as card payments, digital wallets, and cash on delivery.
• Promo Cards: It offers promo codes and manages a points-based loyalty program, which will give special discounts on repeat purchases.
• Multi-Location Support: You can select the nearest outlet, view menu availability, and place orders without confusion.

Result of Pizza Delivery Application:

As we suggested to hire remote developers, the final result of the pizza delivery app was profitable and solved most of the business issues of the client.

• Online orders increased by 45% within the first three months because of promotional features.
• Delivery time reduced by 25% due to real-time tracking and optimized routes.
• There were 30% repeat orders because of loyalty programs and quick ordering.
• 44% increased profit margin, as now they don't need to depend on third-party platforms and pay commissions.

Technologies and Tools:

• Front-End: React Native
• Back-End: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Payment Gateways: Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Local UAE Options
• Delivery Tracking: Google Maps API
• Admin Dashboard: React.js, Chart.js for analytics
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging