How FoodHub Launched in 2 Weeks

Company: FoodHub
Industry: Food Delivery
Timeline: 2 weeks from idea to launch
Results: 10,000 users in first month

The Challenge

As a first-time founder with a background in restaurant management, I had a clear vision for a food delivery app that connected local restaurants with health-conscious consumers. The problem? I had zero coding experience and a limited budget.

Traditional development quotes ranged from $50,000 to $150,000 with timelines of 4-6 months. I needed a faster, more affordable solution.

Discovering ZEROCODE

A friend recommended ZEROCODE after using it for their own startup. I was skeptical—how could an AI platform build a production-ready app in days?

I decided to give it a try with their free trial.

The Build Process

Week 1: Core Features

I started with a simple prompt:

"Build a food delivery app where users can browse restaurants, view menus, add items to cart, and place orders. Include user authentication and payment processing."

Within minutes, ZEROCODE generated:

A complete React Native app with navigation
Restaurant listing and search functionality
Shopping cart with order management
Supabase backend with PostgreSQL database
Stripe payment integration

Customization

The generated app was impressive, but I wanted to add my own branding and features:

Custom color scheme matching our brand
Dietary filter system (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)
Restaurant rating and review system
Real-time order tracking

Using ZEROCODE's visual editor, I made these changes without writing code.

Week 2: Testing & Launch

I spent the second week:

Testing the app with friends and family
Onboarding 10 local restaurants
Creating marketing materials
Submitting to App Store and Google Play

The Results

First Month Metrics

10,000 downloads across iOS and Android
2,500 active users placing regular orders
$45,000 in GMV (Gross Merchandise Value)
4.8-star rating on both app stores

Cost Savings

Traditional development: $75,000 (estimated)
ZEROCODE Pro plan: $149/month
Savings: $74,851 in first month

Key Learnings

What Worked

Speed to Market: Launching in 2 weeks allowed us to validate the idea quickly
Iteration: Easy to add features based on user feedback
Professional Quality: Users couldn't tell it was AI-generated
Scalability: The Supabase backend handled growth seamlessly

Challenges

Learning Curve: Understanding the platform took a few hours
Custom Features: Some advanced features required workarounds
App Store Review: Standard process, not related to ZEROCODE

Advice for Other Founders

If you're considering ZEROCODE:

Start with a clear vision: The better your prompt, the better the result
Use the visual editor: Don't be afraid to customize
Test thoroughly: AI-generated code still needs QA
Iterate quickly: Take advantage of the fast development cycle

What's Next

We're now working on:

Restaurant dashboard for order management
Delivery driver app
Loyalty program
Expansion to 3 new cities

All being built with ZEROCODE.

Conclusion

ZEROCODE transformed my idea into a thriving business in just 2 weeks. As a non-technical founder, I was able to compete with well-funded competitors and build a product my users love.

If you have an app idea but lack technical skills or budget, ZEROCODE might be the solution you're looking for.

Interested in building your own food delivery app? Start with ZEROCODE today