Development of a Digital Marketplace for Food Truck Space Rental and Management

Food truck operators and event organizers face difficulties in finding suitable, high-traffic locations, managing location permits, coordinating contacts with property owners, and processing transactions, especially in areas with limited connectivity. Fragmented data sources, manual processes, and unreliable communication hinder operational efficiency and revenue potential for space owners and food entrepreneurs alike.

A property management company or marketplace platform aiming to connect food truck operators with available parking and event spaces, facilitating location booking, permit processing, and payments.

• Implement a scalable, responsive online marketplace platform allowing food truck owners to search, view, and book available spaces in real time.
• Automate communication channels, including SMS notifications, to keep users informed of bookings, cancellations, and schedule updates.
• Integrate a secure, user-friendly payment gateway supporting booking fees, refunds, wallet functionality, and cancellation policies.
• Build a digital document management system to streamline permit approvals and compliance procedures.
• Achieve high platform performance with fast page load times (targeting 100ms or less) even in low-connectivity environments.
• Maximize property utilization, enabling property owners to earn additional income through flexible, multi-slot rentals.
• Support a 30% increase in operator revenue and reduce administrative overhead through automation and elimination of manual processes.

• Real-time search and browsing of available locations with filtering options.
• Prebooking and scheduling functionalities for food truck spaces across multiple time slots.
• Automated SMS and email notifications for booking confirmations, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Secure payment gateway integration supporting multiple transaction types (fees, refunds, cancellations).
• Digital document upload and management system for permits and compliance documents.
• Offline-friendly design with optimized performance for connectivity-limited environments.
• Multi-user account management for property owners, food truck operators, and event organizers.
• Admin dashboard for monitoring bookings, payments, and platform analytics.

• Secure payment gateway (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• SMS and notification service providers
• Document storage and management system (e.g., cloud-based secure storage)

• Page load time of 100ms or less across supported devices
• Support for low-bandwidth and intermittent connectivity environments
• Secure handling of user data and payment information following industry standards
• Scalable architecture capable of handling an expanding user base and data traffic
• High availability and minimal downtime for critical booking functions

The implementation of this platform is expected to increase food truck operators' revenue by approximately 30% through access to high-traffic locations and automated booking processes. Additionally, property owners will optimize space utilization and generate increased income. The platform will significantly reduce manual administrative tasks, streamline operations, and enhance user experience through real-time updates and reliable communication, leading to improved overall efficiency and growth potential.