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Transforming Retail & QSR Operations for Sustainable Growth

We integrate POS, aggregators, and internal systems—fixing outdated technology and disjointed processes to unlock new revenue channels.
Our clients include three of the top fifteen fast food chains in America.

REAL RESULTS

See how our solutions helped top QSR and retail brands streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and grow digital revenue.

Integrating food aggregators like Uber Eats with POS and custom commerce systems, streamlining operations and reducing errors.

40%

Integration time reduction while opening new revenue streams.

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12 million

page views per day supported during holidays

Simplifying the checkout process, supporting a highly-trafficked application, and future-proofing by working on new features.

Increase in revenue per user. Results of the PWA roll-out featured by Google and Fast Company.

Enhancing furniture selection experience with Progressive Web App (PWA), AI-powered Pinterest Plug-in, and AR Showroom.

OUR EDGE

We consolidate fragmented tech stacks and develop proprietary technology to increase revenue from digital streams.

Scalable Integrations

Seamless integration across POS, aggregators, and internal systems.

Operational Efficiency

Organize data and reduce costly inefficiencies.

Revenue Growth

Unlock new channels with streamlined, modern technology.

WHAT WE DO

Powering seamless customer experiences, optimizing operations, and driving revenue growth with cutting-edge digital solutions.

Middleware Integrations

Seamlessly connect POS, food aggregators, loyalty programs, and custom commerce systems with middleware. More than just integration - we help QSRs and retailers gain real-time operational insights, track order-level margins, and optimize performance across all sales channels.

Outcomes

Unifies fragmented systems - eliminates the need for multiple tablets and manual reconciliation.
Reduces order errors & failed transactions, improving operational efficiency.
Drives data insights, giving brands visibility into revenue-impacting metrics.

App & Web Development

Create scalable customer-facing applications tailored for mobile, web, and in-store ordering experiences. Whether it’s a branded ordering app, self-service kiosk, or AI-powered recommendation engine, we build platforms that maximize customer engagement and sales conversions.

Outcomes

Optimized for scalability & high transaction volumes - supporting peak-hour demand without downtime.
AI-driven personalization - dynamically adjusts menus, pricing, and promotions based on customer behavior.
Seamless omnichannel experience, from in-store to mobile and web ordering.

Infrastructure Development & Cloud Architecture

Delivering high-availability, resilient cloud infrastructure designed for QSR & retail businesses that demand 99.99% uptime.

Outcomes

Scalable architecture - adapts to regional and global expansion.
Optimized for cost-efficiency, reducing cloud expenses while maintaining performance.
Secure & compliant.

AI Integration & Automation for QSR & Retail

Boost efficiency and enhance UX with AI-powered experiences from predictive demand forecasting to integration AI-driven drive-thrus, chatbots, and menu optimization.

AI Solutions

Order-taking automation via voice AI & chatbots, reducing wait times.
Dynamic pricing & promotions, adjusting prices based on demand, inventory, and user behavior.
AI-driven recommendations based on prior behavior.

Loyalty & Customer Engagement Platforms

We integrate loyalty solutions directly into POS and ordering systems, creating seamless, rewarding experiences for repeat customers.

Outcomes

Personalized offers & gamification, increasing repeat visits.
Omnichannel rewards - across in-store, mobile, and web touchpoints.

Rapid Prototyping for QSR & Retail

Accelerate innovation with our rapid prototyping services. Whether it’s an AI-powered self-ordering experience or AR-assisted shopping, we help QSR and retail brands test, refine, and launch disruptive technologies quickly.

Outcomes

Fast MVP development, reducing time-to-market.
User-driven testing, ensuring seamless adoption.
Future-proofing brands, staying ahead of tech trends in retail & QSR.

OUR PLAYBOOK

Our process is designed for speed and impact. From discovery to deployment, we collaborate closely with your team to ensure seamless integrations, custom development, and future-ready solutions.

Discovery & Assessment

Analyze current systems and identify inefficiencies.
Establish integration goals and revenue opportunities.

Design & Implementation

Develop a tailored integration strategy.
Seamlessly connect disparate systems and modernize outdated tech.

Optimization & Support

Continuously refine and monitor system performance.
Provide ongoing support and data analytics for continuous improvement.

CLIENT LOVE

Don’t just take our word for it - hear from the brands that trust us.

Teddy Owen

Chief of Staff, Moonhub

"I absolutely loved working with the SF AppWorks' team. Given some external factors, we had to build and launch a new website in a tight timeline. The SF AppWorks' team responded by working extremely quickly and built an extremely cool and well-designed website. They handled all of our feedback diligently, and it felt like every change we had was finished faster than expected. We would definitely use them again!"

Teddy Owen

Chief of Staff, Moonhub

Dan Pardes

Director of Innovation, West Elm

"Working with SF AppWorks was one of the best experiences I’ve had in digital product development in almost two decades. The team was always excited for the next challenge, willing to take apart problems and solutions alike to find the best route forward, and overall fun to work with. It was as if I finally found the people who spoke my language and knew how to make my thoughts reality."

Dean Heistad

Head of Technology and Operations for Life Reimagined

"I’m extremely satisfied with SF AppWorks. Working with a hybrid team gives us both a local presence in our time zone and access to great developers who are very effective, very talented, who produce high-quality code, and who are interested in and engaged with our team. It’s been a wonderful engagement, and I’m very pleased."

Peter Huang

CTO and Technologist for Tenor

"I have worked with Andrew and his team on 4 projects spanning 3 companies and 3 platforms (iOS, Android, and Web,). They are a complete production / development team and excel in design and engineering and delivering finished products. They enable us to quickly expand our development capacity and capability beyond what we are able to staff ourselves."

Luke Chatelain

Chief Digital Officer, J. Crew

"I’ve worked with the SF AppWorks dev team across multiple projects and technologies. They’re a great group of developers – highly skilled and capable of delivering complex products with quick turnaround. They are particularly well-suited for rapid prototyping or innovation work."

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We work collaboratively with entrepreneurs and product teams to ideate, plan, implement, and deploy digital innovation and growth strategies. We're always here to talk about what that looks like for your idea, business, or organization.

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Transforming Retail & QSR Operations for Sustainable Growth

We integrate POS, aggregators, and internal systems—fixing outdated technology and disjointed processes to unlock new revenue channels. Our clients include three of the top fifteen fast food chains in America.

We integrate POS, aggregators, and internal systems—fixing outdated technology and disjointed processes to unlock new revenue channels.
Our clients include three of the top fifteen fast food chains in America.