Flybites
A fast, flexible restaurant ordering platform built for modern food service.
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                    {What}
Design & Development
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                    {Industry}
Retail
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                    {How long}
6 month
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                    {Team}
8 members
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                    {Where}
South Africa
 
            An all-in-one mobile solution created for a fast-casual food chain that wanted to modernize how it handles orders both online and in-store. Whether it’s a customer placing an order through the app, a waiter entering it on-site, a chef updating its status in the kitchen, or a delivery driver marking it complete—FLYBITES keeps the entire order process flowing smoothly from start to finish. It’s built to support Android and iOS users, staff terminals, and kitchen workflows, delivering a seamless experience across the board.
- Mobile App: Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS)
 - Frontend (internal tools): JavaScript (React Native)
 - Backend: Python (FastAPI)
 - Database: PostgreSQL
 - Authentication: Firebase
 - Real-Time Updates: WebSockets / Firebase Realtime DB
 - Payments Integration: Stripe / Flutterwave
 - Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
 - Hosting: AWS
 
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In-Store POS Ordering
Till operators can quickly enter dine-in or take-out orders using a dedicated staff interface.
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Real-Time Order Tracking
Orders flow through the system with real-time status updates from kitchen to delivery.
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Chef Dashboard
Kitchen staff can view incoming orders and update their status as they move through prep stages.
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Driver App Features
Delivery drivers receive pick-up notifications and can update order statuses once delivered.
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Manager Oversight Tools
Restaurant managers can monitor overall order flow, view order history, and manage staff access.
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Push Notifications
Customers and staff get real-time alerts about order progress and completion.
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Secure Payment Options
Multiple payment gateways are supported for fast, secure, and flexible checkout.
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User Profile & Order History
Customers can view past orders, reorder favorites, and update delivery preferences.