The restaurant and eatery business was among the first to grow and expand in the hospitality industry. With the increased demand for healthy eating, an increasing number of restaurants are opening on a daily basis. Customers have had to devise more convenient methods of locating the best cuisine. This has resulted in the development of restaurant locator apps.
This app development guide will highlight the features to include in your app and their development hours to assist you in developing a successful app. It will also go over some of the factors that will influence the cost of developing your food delivery app. Before we get into the features, let's take a look at some of the components of the Zomato and Swiggy clone app.
Zomato Clone App Development Components
All of the apps in the food delivery category share four key features. Among these categories are:
- The Customer's Perspective
When customers log into the app, they will see the customer element on their screen. This includes looking for restaurants, ordering food, making reservations, paying, and leaving reviews.
- App for Delivery Boys
The delivery boy ensures that the ordered food is delivered quickly. The delivery login allows the delivery to track all customer orders.
- Front of the Restaurant
When restaurant owners log into the app, they see the restaurant users' side. Customer profiles and requests are among the features they notice. The majority of the app features are shared by customers and restaurant owners in most food delivery apps.
- Administration
Finally, the admin panel is used to manage the entire application, including all application user activities.
After you've mastered the fundamentals of a food delivery app, it's time to dive into the app's features.
Features of Food Delivery App Development
Page of access control
An access control page where users can sign up should be available in a food delivery app. They can sign up using their email address, a social media account, or an OTP. Both customers and restaurant owners must enter their information, which is saved in the app.
- Start Page
This is the page that users will see after logging into the app. The following are some of the features to include on the homepage of a food delivery app.
Basic Characteristics:
- Restaurant Specifications
Customers should be able to see all of the restaurant's important information. This includes the restaurant's name, address, cuisine served, restaurant category, operating hours, a photo gallery, and the services offered.
- Reviews and Ratings
Ratings and reviews are another important feature to include in a food delivery app. These are necessary because they allow customers to provide feedback about their dining experience. This helps other customers choose the best restaurants when using the app to search for them
- User Profile
Make sure to incorporate the user profile into your app development. The user can share a list of their favourite dishes and restaurants in this section. It should also save the user's time when searching.
The user profile is essential for restaurant owners. It assists them in gathering data to better understand their customers' preferences.
Advanced Features:
- Geo-location Service with Map Access
A geolocation feature is required in a food delivery app such as Zomato/Swiggy/UberEats. Geolocation services, in conjunction with map services such as Google API or Apple MapKit, will allow users to search for restaurants within the app.
- The Menu with Pricing Information
Users should be able to locate the menu as well as the associated pricing information. Consider this when developing your food delivery app. Users can either type the name of the cuisine or select a restaurant from a drop-down list.
- The Booking and Ordering Service
Users of your food delivery app, such as Zomato/Swiggy/Uber Eats, should be able to reserve a table in advance. This is done to reduce the inconvenience of arriving at a fully booked restaurant and to shorten the wait time.
Users should also be able to order food from selected restaurants through the app.
- In-App Purchase
The payment gateway is another important feature to include in your app. Users will be able to pay for their food after they have eaten it or after it has been delivered if this feature is implemented. You should include a variety of payment options, such as PayPal, Braintree, Paytm wallet, and credit/debit card.
App Interaction:
- Messaging and Push Notifications
Push notifications and a messaging platform should be included in your app development to keep users informed. Based on the existing offers, push notifications should be sent to the targeted audience. Users should be able to message restaurants if they have any concerns or special requests or orders.
- Managing Online Purchases
A solid database is required to ensure the smooth execution of your online orders. It should allow users to include all of the specifics of their order. This should include the dish they want, the delivery time, and the address. This allows the request to be completed in the allotted time.
- Interaction on Social Media
Your app should also be able to connect to social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Restaurant owners should be able to interact with their customers by sharing their best cuisine, restaurant details, videos, and photos on social media via the app.
- Administration Page
This is the section that manages all of the application's user data. This page allows the administrator to add new features and disable others. This page also has the following features:
- Analyses of usage
- Report on Cash
- Reporting via Intercom
The Cost of a Restaurant Mobile App is Determined by Several Factors:
Aside from the application's features, there are several other important factors that influence the app development cost of a restaurant mobile app. They are as follows:
App Dimensions
This is the number of features you intend to include in your app. The more features you have, the larger your app will be. It's a good idea to start with a Minimum Viable Product to avoid incorporating too many extraneous elements. An MVP contains a few features that will allow you to add more features later on based on user preferences after the app is released to the market.
App Design
The Zomato and Swiggy apps are simple to use and have an appealing interface. As a result, they are able to attract and retain more users. It is important to select a good app development company that uses advanced tools and assists you in creating a great app design.
The platform
Consider designing an app that can be used across multiple platforms to gain a competitive advantage. This is, however, more expensive than selecting a single platform. Apps designed for Android devices are less expensive than those designed for iOS devices.
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