What inspired you to create Mennyu?

Sam and his father were eating at a food cart pod in Portland, they were trying to find a place to eat at, but it was packed! they tried to look at the menus on the carts but with all the people it was impossible to see what each cart had, and looking at the website and navigating to the menu of each individual cart was a hassle. They thought there HAD to be a better option. Insert Mennyu! A place to see every food cart in your area on your phone!

When did you first develop the app?

Still in development, but initial processes started Winter of 2021.

How many food cart owners are using your app?

Currently we are in development stages and no test phases have begun.

What do you think sets your app apart from other food cart ordering apps?

We are the first to do this, but one of our most outstanding features is our “Simple Pay” Process allowing for a consumer to order from multiple vendors, while only performing one transaction of the lump sum from all vendors.

How does the order process work on the app?

A user can download our app, use the website, or scan the QR Code placed at every location we partner with. They can then search for a specific cuisine, pod, or food cart. Once they’ve found the vendor they’d like to order from, they simply place their order, then pay on the app or website with a card. We will then notify the consumer when the food is ready, and they can pick it up!

If the user is with a group, say their family, everyone can use the platform, mobile or website. The host of the order simply needs to share the order code with whoever they would like to pay for. Then all orders placed, no matter the vendor, would automatically sync with the host, allowing for one simple combined order. Paid for with one simple payment.

How do users share their orders with others?

Users can easily share orders, all they need to do is find their “Order Code,” they can share that with anyone they’d like to include into the order. They can share via text, email, or word of mouth. Once a user has input the order code into the app they will be able to sync their order with the host, who will then be able to place the order with the vendors.

What do you think are the benefits of using the app?

We encourage people to go out and spend time with friends and family, our platform makes that easy. We also want to give food carts that do not have a strong presence online a chance to show what they have to offer. Mennyu gives people the chance to get together, and the passion of food cart owners a chance to shine.