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USF graduate launches '9Yaps' app to connect students with local business discounts
The 9Yaps mobile application provides a digital directory of discounts and promotions for students at the University of South Florida. The platform allows users to redeem coupons and deals at approximately 100 participating local businesses.
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The app creates a new digital marketplace for local businesses near the USF campus to reach student customers through daily deals and incentives.
Key Facts
- The 9Yaps app launched as a newsletter in late 2024 and transitioned to a mobile app two months later.
- The platform features discounts across nine different categories.
- More than 8,000 customers have downloaded the application.
- Approximately 100 businesses currently pay a monthly fee to list deals on the platform.
- Roughly 80% of participating businesses are local, independent operations.
- Users redeem deals by showing the app to employees at participating locations.
- Many deals available on the platform are eligible for daily use.
Who's Mentioned
personNicholas Eisengrein“Founder of the 9Yaps app and USF graduate.”personCole Loren“Creative Director at Barberitos.”organizationBarberitos“A local restaurant participating in the app.”locationUniversity of South Florida“Campus area where the app operates.”other8,000“Number of customers who have downloaded the app.”other500“Distance in feet mentioned by businesses regarding proximity to students.”organization9Yaps“Mobile application platform for local business deals.”