These 12 companies are changing the F&B industry through technology

Symph builds websites and mobile apps for clients around the world, and the companies below are doing the same kind of thing for their own customers, using technology to #CreateBetter systems and tools that give their customers more.

The graphics below show what each web or mobile app or system does and how it has improved the customer experience or internal operations.

1. McDo Philippines

The McDo Philippines mobile app lets you order your McDo favorites and have them delivered, whatever the occasion or time of day.

It also has:

• Coupons: exclusive discounts and freebies
• Store Locator: Find nearby McDonald's stores
• What's New: Latest news from McDonald's with exclusive promotions
• McCelebrations: Browse through McCelebrations themes and packages

2. Shakey's

In the Shakey's mobile app you can place an order and have it delivered wherever you want, even to a friend.

It also has:

• Store finder
• Registration for a Shakey's Supercard

3. Max's

Max's is an ordering app where you place your order and it gets prepared for pick-up at the branch you choose, so there is no hassle when you collect it. You can pay cash on delivery or by credit card.

4. Krispy Kreme Philippines

The Krispy Kreme app lets you order your favorites for delivery or pick-up, and gives you access to exclusive deals and gift certificates.

It also has:

• Stamp card: Collect stamps to earn special gifts.
• Rewards: exclusive access to Krispy Kreme coupons.
• Stores: View list of stores and find a Krispy Kreme branch near you.
• Favorites: Create and save your custom choice of doughnut combination for faster order placements.
• What's New: Latest Krispy Kreme products and offers.

5. Bo's Coffee

The Bo's Coffee Mobile App gives you points for every drink you buy and rewards you for supporting Philippine coffee. It also has a store locator.

6. Gong Cha

Milk tea lovers earn points on every Gong Cha purchase, recorded with QR codes, and can redeem them for free upsizes, discounts and free drinks. The app also lists the products and has a store locator.

7. Vikings Rewards

Vikings Rewards is The Vikings Group's mobile app for members to earn exclusive Vikings Reward Points and track them.

Members can redeem their points for rewards like buffet perks and members-only privileges. The app also has a store locator and reservations.

8. Starbucks App

Every My Starbucks Rewards purchase earns users toward free drinks, whole bean & Teavana, and VIA (Starbucks' instant coffee).

The app also has:

• Menu
• Rewards
• Updates
• Store Locator

9. Del Monte Pacific Limited

Del Monte's website has a collection of meal recipes, including a Filipino one.

Each recipe has everything you need to cook your favorite caldereta or other dish: ingredients, methods, tools and so on. You can email the recipe to yourself or print it straight away.

See the Del Monte recipes.

10. Coca-Cola

On Coca-Cola's official website you can work out roughly how many soft drinks, bottles of water, juices and power drinks your party needs, based on the number of guests, how long the party runs and what people like to drink.

Cool(a), right?

11. Figaro Coffee

Figaro Coffee has a "cafes" feature on its website. Customers pick their province or city and their location, and Google Maps shows them the Figaro cafes nearby.

12. The Abaca Group

Symph built The Abaca Group's digital commissary system, which moved all communication between branches into one place and automated how the branches are managed.

Administrators can see every available item and pick from their own customized list. That gives the administrators, and the company executives too, more visibility and control over operations.

If you see a place for a system like these in your business, send us a message and tell us how we can help.