Downloadable software and mobile applications for ordering food from restaurants for delivery and takeout; downloadable software and mobile applications for use in earning rewards, for storing rewards and for using rewards that are earned from ordering from restaurants; downloadable software and mobile applications for use in purchasing and forwarding gifts to a person other than or in addition to the application user; downloadable software and mobile applications for use in making new friends by either adding them via the application or sending them rewards or gifts obtained via the application; downloadable software and mobile applications for use in providing price discounts and price discounts to selected groups of individuals; downloadable software and mobile applications for offering a game of chance for users of the application to have a chance to win a prize or discount; downloadable software and mobile applications for ordering food from restaurants and for obtaining information and reviewing information concerning restaurants, food and dining options.