The street food business is booming across cities and towns. From spicy momos and sizzling pav bhaji to refreshing juices and sandwiches, street food vendors serve thousands of people daily. However, most of them still rely on manual processes that haven’t changed in years.
If you’re looking to build a small, profitable tech service with no-code tools under $100, here’s a real-world opportunity you can start today:
Build and sell a Pre-Order & Queue Management System for Street Food Vendors.
What’s the Problem?
Many popular street food vendors face the same issues:
- Taking orders verbally or on paper
- Long, unorganized queues during rush hours
- Lost sales due to impatient walk-offs
- No system to track or engage repeat customers
These issues hurt both sales and customer experience, especially during peak times like lunch or evening hours.
The Solution: A Simple Pre-Order + Token System
You can create a mobile-friendly ordering system using no-code tools, where:
- Customers scan a QR code at the stall.
- They place their order via a simple form.
- They get an auto-generated token number.
- The system sends a WhatsApp or SMS when the food is ready.
- Optional: Their contact is saved for promotions and repeat orders.
This keeps the stall organized, reduces waiting time, and makes the experience smooth — without needing any expensive tech.
Tools You Can Use (All Under $100)
You don’t need to hire developers. Use these no-code tools:
| Feature | Tools |
|---|---|
| Order Form | Tally.so / Typeform / Jotform |
| Data Storage | Airtable / Google Sheets |
| Automation | Make (Integromat) / Zapier Starter Plan |
| Messaging | WhatsApp Cloud API / Twilio SMS |
| Optional Web Page | Glide / Carrd / Softr |
What to Offer Vendors
Package this into a simple, ready-to-use service:
- QR code that links to branded pre-order form
- Digital token number system
- Automated alerts when orders are ready
- Basic sales dashboard (Google Sheets/Airtable view)
- Option to send promotions and discounts to previous customers
You handle the tech — they get more time and more orders.
How to Make Money
Here’s a simple pricing structure:
- Monthly Subscription: ₹499–₹999 ($6–$12/month)
- Setup Fee: ₹1,000–₹2,000 for the QR form, branding, and training
- Upsell Add-ons:
- Daily/weekly sales analytics
- Customer reordering button/link
- Google review booster messages
It’s affordable for vendors and profitable for you.
Who to Target
This service is perfect for:
- Busy street food stalls (chaat, momos, sandwiches, pav bhaji, etc.)
- Food trucks at events and local markets
- Vendors near colleges, offices, or metros
- Temporary setups in food festivals and exhibitions
These are fast-paced businesses that need quick, efficient systems but don’t want complicated tech.
Why This Works
- Helps vendors serve more customers faster
- Makes them look modern and professional
- Reduces order errors and complaints
- Builds customer loyalty through follow-ups
- You can reuse the same system for multiple clients
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a team, an app, or coding skills to build a powerful service for the food industry. With just a few no-code tools and smart automation, you can help small vendors transform the way they work — and earn recurring income doing it.
Let me know if you’d like me to share a ready to use software for your service!
