Food Delivery

Every meal delivered fresh, fast, and on time

Time-sensitive food delivery demands precision routing and real-time communication. Locate2u helps restaurants and food businesses optimize delivery windows, keep customers informed, and maintain quality from kitchen to doorstep.

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Time-Sensitive Routing

Routes built for freshness, not just distance

Food deliveries are a race against the clock. Our optimization engine factors in preparation times, delivery urgency, and order batching to ensure every meal arrives within the ideal window -- while maximizing the number of deliveries per run.

  • Priority-based routing that respects food freshness windows
  • Batch orders from the same restaurant for a single run
  • Factor in kitchen prep times to align pickup and delivery
  • Real-time re-routing when new orders arrive mid-shift
1 Thai Palace Ready in 8 min 2 Burger Barn Pickup at 6:45 PM 3 Sushi Express Pickup at 7:00 PM
Customer Experience

Keep hungry customers informed every step of the way

Nothing frustrates a customer more than not knowing when their food will arrive. Locate2u sends real-time ETA updates via SMS, so diners can track their order from restaurant to front door without needing to call your team.

  • Automated ETA notifications via SMS and email
  • Branded live tracking page customers can follow
  • Post-delivery feedback and rating collection
  • Delivery photo proof for contactless drop-offs
Your order is on the way Arriving in 8 minutes Driver: Sarah M.
Built for Food Delivery

Everything your food delivery operation needs

Time-Window Routing

Ensure every order arrives within the promised delivery window by factoring prep times, traffic, and urgency into route planning.

Real-Time ETA Alerts

Customers receive automatic SMS updates with a live ETA so they know exactly when to expect their meal.

Restaurant Integration

Connect your POS or ordering platform via API to automatically create delivery jobs as orders come in.

Photo Proof of Delivery

Drivers snap a photo at the door for contactless deliveries. Timestamped and GPS-tagged for full accountability.

Order Batching

Group multiple orders from the same area or restaurant into efficient delivery runs to reduce cost per delivery.

Delivery Analytics

Track on-time rates, average delivery times, driver performance, and customer satisfaction scores in one dashboard.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Route optimization keeps food fresh by sequencing stops based on delivery urgency and time sensitivity rather than distance alone. Locate2u factors in kitchen preparation times, food freshness windows, and traffic conditions to ensure every meal arrives within the ideal delivery window, minimizing the time food spends in transit.
Food delivery companies use delivery management software that combines route optimization, real-time driver tracking, customer notifications, and order batching. Locate2u provides all of these capabilities in a single platform, along with POS and restaurant integration via API so delivery jobs are created automatically as orders come in.
Restaurants can manage their own delivery fleet using software that handles driver dispatch, route planning, and customer communication without relying on third-party marketplaces. Locate2u gives restaurants a complete delivery management platform with optimized routing, real-time tracking, automated ETA notifications, and delivery analytics to run an in-house fleet efficiently.
The best delivery management system for meal kit companies handles time-sensitive routing, recurring delivery schedules, and customer communication at scale. Locate2u supports meal kit operations with batch order processing, priority-based routing that respects freshness windows, and branded tracking pages that keep subscribers informed about their delivery status.
On-time food delivery requires coordinating kitchen prep times with driver dispatch and route sequencing. Locate2u aligns pickup times with when food is ready, optimizes multi-stop routes to minimize transit time, and provides real-time re-routing when delays occur so that delivery windows are consistently met.
Yes, food delivery software can manage temperature-sensitive items by prioritizing delivery speed and sequencing stops to minimize time in transit. Locate2u's time-window routing ensures hot meals and cold items are delivered within their optimal freshness windows, and delivery photo proof provides documentation that orders were delivered promptly and in proper condition.