IT STARTED over a cup of coffee between two former flatmates right here in Wagga.
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Now, 365cups, which many may think is just a convenient way to order your coffee, boasts more than 100 clients and can provide everything from a newspaper to a hot dog and even pet food.
The app recently celebrated reaching a massive milestone – it clocked 150,000 orders made through system which contains at least 5000 individual items.
More than 59,000 cappuccinos, 41,000 lattes and close to 40,000 flat whites have been ordered within its two years of operation across Australia and New Zealand.
It’s also turned to providing tech support for some big companies, who can’t yet be disclosed, and has its sights set on entering the US and Asian markets.
Co-founder Simone Eyles has just visited Silicon Valley, and closer to home the business has begun exploring new avenues such as developing mobile ordering for the Riverina Co-op and Duffy Bros.
At the Co-op, customers can pre-order supplies at a time which suits them, while Duffy Bros has used the app as a platform for fruit and vegetable orders that can be delivered to the workplace.
Farmers can order livestock feed and dog food on the app at 9pm and upon arrival at the store, often after an extensive round trip, their supplies should be waiting for them.
“It’s just about offering goods and services, it doesn’t matter if it’s coffee or pet food,” Ms Eyles said.
“We’ve got people with hot dogs, milkshakes, newspapers – if you sell it, it can go on the app.
365cups has “thought big” from the very beginning.
“We didn’t know if anyone would ever use it ... we’re lucky they did,” Ms Eyles said.
“Apps that succeed are solving a problem, not just doing something for the sake of it.
“We’re about building a good, strong profitable business, not just an overnight sensation.”
Trail Street coffee shop, Premium Coffee Roasters, was the first to jump on board and use the app and its now part of everyday operation.