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Priya Patel

Industry Insights Editor

Priya focuses on industry-specific app use cases: how restaurants, gyms, real estate firms, and churches use mobile apps to grow.

Articles by Priya Patel (3)

How Long Does Google Play Take to Approve a New App in 2026?

Google Play review used to take a couple of hours. In 2026 a first submission takes one to two weeks. Here is why, what affects the timeline, and what you can do to speed it up.

Restaurant App Cost vs DoorDash Commission: The 2026 Math for US Operators

A US restaurant doing $30,000/month through DoorDash hands over $4,500-$9,000 in commission every single month. Here is what your own branded ordering app actually costs, what it earns back, and how the math compares for independent operators.

How to Build a Restaurant App Without Code in 2026

A step by step guide for US restaurant owners who want to launch a mobile ordering app this weekend - no developer required. Includes loyalty and an in-app wallet for the unit economics fix.