Food is the essential thing for human survival. Hence the food industry is one that never goes down the stock. There have been many revolutions happening with the way food is pursued. With the world situation and the feasibility of resources, the trend keeps changing. Now, it is the time of online food ordering. Back in those times when people have to drive to a restaurant, wait for a table to be available, to enjoy a good meal prepared by the finest chefs. This has been replaced with apps where one can order the food of their choice and enjoy it anytime and anywhere.
“With the pandemic outbreak due to the spread of the coronavirus in 2020, more people inclined towards food delivery facilities as there was a complete shutdown of restaurants and other dine-in spots. 53% of people newly opted for online food delivery service in the US alone in that year. There are many online delivery apps such as Doordash, JustEats etc., this food delivery model has owed 85% of the revenue of the market share.”
Witnessing the amount and demand of the online food delivery system, Turnkeytown worked on JustEats clone app development which can serve many people at ease and can attract more customers with its enhanced and optimized features. Also, this app will help the pandemic condition reverse back to normal by encouraging and incorporating social distancing as the customer does not need to step out of the house and get in contact with fellow humans; they have to sit back at home safely while the food arrives in the safest way possible.
Let us discuss how to build and launch a JustEats clone script
Steps to build a JustEats clone script
It is not a one-step process to develop a JustEats clone script, it involves a sequence of steps that needs to be followed to have a successful clone. Let us look at the series of steps involved to develop an app like JustEat
Step1: draft the food delivery app idea
Before getting into the development phase, one must draft the idea of the app. The scope and objective of the app must be straightened out as this will significantly help out in the future steps of development. Those who prefer to develop an app must know where this is headed and have a clear picture.
One must find the answers to the following questions.
- Why create a food delivery app?
- What are the market value and the demand?
- How beneficial is it for the customers?
- Will it help to expand the business?
- What are the innovative methods implemented to stand out from the competitors?
Step2: fix a food delivery model.
There are two types of business models for developing an On-demand food delivery app solution
They are:
The aggregator: model is the conventional way many food delivery apps like Uber eats, Doordash, etc. This app acts as the mediator between the customers and the restaurant. The customer chooses the restaurant in the app, goes through the menu, then picks up a portion of food and orders them. The order is notified to the restaurant, and they start to prepare the food and send it through their hired delivery personnel to the customer.
Logistics/delivery service type– this method is new, and it emerged in 2013. The working of this business model is similar to the aggregator model, and the only difference is that the application itself handles the delivery service. It is profitable to the restaurant owners as they don’t have the burden of recruiting personnel and paying them. Small scale business owners benefit from it.
It is advisable to go for the former one as it was profitable to the application owner.
Step3: finalize the model, its requirements and features
The food delivery business model requires three apps. They are:
User app–
this app is the most important of all apps as the customers will use it. So all the buttons must be properly operational, the search bar and filters must be optimized well enough to find the restaurants. The UX must also be good enough to attract customers. The app must have enhanced features for a smooth experience. The following are the list of features:
- Easy loginRatings and reviews
- Loyalty programs
- Order notifications
- Live to track
- Location-based restaurant list
- Customizable profile
- In-app chat/call
- 24/7 customer support
- Easy payment methods
The restaurant app–
must be robust enough to withstand the entire process, from accepting orders to money transactions. It cannot have bug issues or latency as it will significantly affect the revenue of the restaurant. So it must be equipped with the following features for running a good business.
- Registration
- Login
- Manage content like menus
- Manage order
- Payment acceptance
Delivery person app–
this app is used by the delivery person who will use it as a navigator to collect the food and deliver the same to the customer. So the GPS of this app must be well optimized in that it shows the restaurant’s location and the customer’s locality accurately. It is also used to track the live status of the food that the customer orders. The following features must be available in the app.
- Register
- Login
- Handle order
- Status update
- Navigation
Step4: tech factors to consider and the UI/UX designing
After deciding on the basic structure and features that will be included in the JustEats clone script, there comes framing the app’s development process. It involves two parts. They are:
Back-end development is where the features mentioned above are given life by incorporating appropriate tech stacks to work well.
For instance, for registration and sign up “autho” can be used. To add details about restaurants, “Google places API” can be used. For payment, “Braintree” and for navigation “routific API” is implemented.
Frontend development- this contributes to the appearance of the app. It must be pleasing to the customers’ eyes, and the UX must be top-notch that it is easy to navigate to all the features. The front end must be designed so that it is organized well and is not clumsy and minimalistic.
Step5: Find the right developer
One must need a skilled and dedicated developer to bring everything together and transform it into a product. The following are the various facets to look for in a developer.
- Years of expertise
- Know their reputation
- Know their bases
- Budget-friendly
- Ability to understand the requirements
Step6: launch the app
After the development process is over and the app has gone through many alpha and beta level testing, and it has found to be good to use, the launching of the app is initiated. Various marketing strategies have to be implemented to expose the app to the population, and then the app is launched in the app store for people to download and use the app.
Conclusion
JustEat Clone app will be the best option to enjoy good quality foods safely and securely. Many safety precautions can be implemented, such as contactless delivery, online-based payment etc. also; this platform can be used to spread awareness regarding the issue.
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