NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough
USF graduate launches '9Yaps' mobile 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 incentives and promotions.
Key Facts
- The 9Yaps app launched as a full mobile application in early 2025 following a newsletter pilot in late 2024.
- The platform features deals across nine different business categories.
- More than 8,000 users 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 interface to employees at participating locations.
- Many promotions on the app are available for daily use.
Who's Mentioned
personNicholas Eisengrein“Founder of the 9Yaps app and former USF student.”personCole Loren“Creative Director at Barberitos.”organizationBarberitos“A local restaurant participating in the 9Yaps platform.”locationUniversity of South Florida“Primary location for the app's operations.”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.”