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Elyxtech partnered with a local restaurant chain to build a Progressive Web App (PWA) that mimicked the experience of a native mobile app without the cost of App Store publishing or separate iOS/Android development. The result: faster load times, increased mobile traffic, and a 28% boost in online orders within 3 months.
Client:
FreshEats
Industry:
Food & Beverage (Local Restaurants)
Location:
Austin, Texas
Platform Need:
Online menu, ordering, and reservation system
Challenge
FreshEats had a basic website that wasn't optimized for mobile users—who made up more than 70% of their traffic. They wanted an app-like mobile experience to make ordering, browsing the menu, and making reservations seamless.
However, as a budget-conscious local business, developing separate iOS and Android apps wasn’t financially feasible. They needed a cost-effective, mobile-first solution with offline support, fast loading, and push notifications.
Solution
Elyxtech proposed building a Progressive Web App (PWA) using modern web technologies that deliver native-like performance while being accessible from any browser
Key Features Implemented:
- Mobile-first design with a responsive layout
- Instant page loads using service workers
- Offline menu access
- Web push notifications for deals and order updates
- "Add to Home Screen" functionality
- Simplified mobile checkout flow
Technologies Used
Results & Achievements
- 28% increase in mobile orders within 3 months
- Load time reduced by 65% on 3G connections
- Offline menu access boosted retention during peak hours
- 38% opt-in rate for push notifications
- Over 600 "Add to Home Screen" installs
- Bounce rate on mobile reduced by 40%
FreshEats is now expanding to new locations and reusing the same PWA architecture, saving thousands in dev costs.
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