Objective

Glizmu is a platform to make ordering food and drinks at busy venues simple, fast, and stress-free. Customers use their phones to see menus, order, and pay instantly. Venues use our system to process these orders, speed up service, and boost sales.


1. Team Roles

  • 3 Developers – Build the app features (customer side + venue side).
  • 1 Endpoint Engineer – Handle device setup, system integration, and making sure everything works smoothly across tablets/PCs/phones.
  • 1 Business Manager – Keep our goals clear, handle communication with partners, and ensure financial plans align.
  • 2 UX/Graphic Designers – Make the app easy to use, visually consistent, and on-brand.

2. Development Phases

Phase 1 (Months 1–3) – Core MVP ($20k Target)

  • Accounts & Login: Users and venues can create accounts and log in securely.
  • Final App Design: Lock in the look and feel with UI/UX decisions.
  • Smart Menus: Venue-specific menus show up automatically when a customer enters.
  • Smart Cart: Customers can add items, see totals, and check out.
  • Payments: Connect to Flexa APIs (crypto-backed system) for fast, safe payments.
  • Order Management: Staff can see orders instantly, and customers know when theirs are ready.
  • Product Database: A system for venues to manage items, prices, and categories.
  • Onboarding Plan: Design configuration of devices and deployment process.

Phase 2 (Months 4–6) – Advanced Features & Pilot

  • Pilot Tests: Set up weekly Pilot Parties in several venues to test the platform with real customers in real environments.
  • Payment Upgrades: Add extra payment options, more flexibility.
  • Staff Management: Different permissions for managers, bartenders, servers, etc.
  • Establish Onboarding: Perfect the onboarding process starting with pilot venues.

Phase 3 (Months 7–9) – Beta Launch

  • Deploy to 5–10 Venues: Run live in multiple locations.
  • Customer Profiles: Nutrition info, drink preferences, and saved payment sources travel with each customer.
  • Venue Search: Customers can find venues that match their diet/needs.
  • Group/Gift Pay: Split checks, pay for friends, or send someone credit.
  • Promotions & Events: First promotional events to spread the word.

Phase 4 (Months 10–12) – Scale Beta

  • Devices for Venues: Supply secure tablets and PCs.
  • Private Venue Networks: Internal venue setup for Glizmu operations.
  • Inventory Tools (Alpha): Simple tracking to help manage stock.
  • Event Planner (Alpha): First version of venue event-planning tools.

Phase 5 (Months 13–18) – Rollout (50–100 Venues)

  • Analytics & Loyalty: Insights for venues + customer rewards.
  • Onboarding Playbooks: Clear instructions so venues can get started easily.
  • Expanded Beta: Grow beyond the first group of test venues.
  • Advanced Messaging: Staff alerts, customer notifications, etc.

Phase 6 (Months 19–24) – Expansion (250 Venues)

  • Logistics & Training: Make it easy to deliver devices and train staff at scale.
  • Optimize for Venue Profit: Fine-tune so venues make the most money per order.
  • Official Beta Partners: Select long-term partner venues.

Phase 7 (Months 25–36) – Nationwide Growth (500 Venues)

  • Cross-State Rollout: Deploy to multiple regions.
  • Digital Training Materials: Online guides and help systems.
  • National Beta Program: Ongoing improvement cycle with 20+ venues feeding back.

3. Key Features to Deliver

For Customers:

  • Auto-switching Smart Menus
  • Nutrition & drink profiles
  • Group pay and gift options
  • Instant refunds
  • Secure, private payments

For Venues:

  • Control Center for menus, products, promotions
  • Faster table turns, more sales
  • Loyalty rewards
  • Staff communication (planned)
  • Inventory & event management (future roadmap)

4. Risks & How We’ll Handle Them

  • Performance: Stress-test so it runs well during peak rush times.
  • Adoption: Integrate alongside existing POS, no disruption.
  • Reputation: Clear communication and quick fixes if issues come up.

5. Summary

This plan takes us from MVP to a nationwide rollout. Each phase builds on the last, and our team’s mix of developers, engineers, designers, and business leadership ensures we can deliver a product that is practical, scalable, and user-friendly.