A research conducted by RetailMeNot suggests that one in four U.S. consumers has at least one restaurant app on their phone, for various reasons that include gaining loyalty points, order ahead, use digital coupons, or make mobile payments. “First and foremost, the brands that don’t have any apps simply need to get in the game — and soon,” Ben Gray, digital experience analyst at Applause, says. “Consumers want to interact with restaurants via apps to find the nearest location and order food ahead. Many go elsewhere when they can’t, out of convenience and efficiency.” Mobile apps have become the latest trend when it comes to doing business. And, the food industry is nowhere behind in this race. Moving, shifting and upgrading with the technological changes are the best way of having a competitive edge over your competitors. The food service industry understands the importance of a restaurant app and is trying their best to extract the maximum revenue by creating their own r...