TacoFinder Scoping

{
  "projectName": "TacoFinder",
  "projectType": "taco-tracker",
  "description": "A taco-focused discovery platform connecting taco lovers with authentic vendors across the city",
  "primaryGoal": "Create the go-to platform for discovering amazing tacos in Las Vegas",
  "geography": {
    "type": "local",
    "primaryCity": "Las Vegas",
    "primaryState": "NV",
    "primaryCountry": "USA",
    "notes": "Las Vegas MVP foundation, then expand to San Diego, LA, Phoenix, and Mexico"
  },
  "audience": {
    "primary": "Taco enthusiasts and food lovers",
    "secondary": [
      "Tourists",
      "Local foodies",
      "Food bloggers"
    ],
    "demographics": "18-45, urban dwellers, mobile-first"
  },
  "features": [
    {
      "id": "vendor-discovery",
      "label": "Vendor Discovery & Search",
      "description": "Find taco vendors by location, cuisine style, and ratings",
      "priority": 5
    },
    {
      "id": "live-tracking",
      "label": "Live Vendor Location Tracking",
      "description": "Real-time GPS tracking for food trucks and carts",
      "priority": 4
    },
    {
      "id": "ratings-reviews",
      "label": "Ratings & Reviews System",
      "description": "User-generated reviews and photo uploads",
      "priority": 5
    },
    {
      "id": "vendor-profiles",
      "label": "Vendor Profile Pages",
      "description": "Detailed vendor info, menus, hours, photos",
      "priority": 5
    },
    {
      "id": "map-view",
      "label": "Interactive Map View",
      "description": "Visual map showing all nearby taco vendors",
      "priority": 5
    },
    {
      "id": "favorites",
      "label": "Favorites & Collections",
      "description": "Save favorite vendors and create taco bucket lists",
      "priority": 3
    },
    {
      "id": "vendor-claiming",
      "label": "Vendor Claiming Process",
      "description": "Allow vendors to claim and manage their profiles",
      "priority": 4
    },
    {
      "id": "social-sharing",
      "label": "Social Sharing",
      "description": "Share discoveries on social media",
      "priority": 2
    },
    {
      "id": "push-notifications",
      "label": "Push Notifications",
      "description": "Alerts for new vendors, specials, nearby trucks",
      "priority": 3
    },
    {
      "id": "website-generator",
      "label": "Vendor Website Generator",
      "description": "Auto-generate simple websites for vendors without web presence",
      "priority": 2
    }
  ],
  "technical": {
    "platforms": "both",
    "mobileApproach": "responsive-web",
    "hosting": "managed",
    "integrations": [
      "Google Maps API",
      "Stripe (future)",
      "SendGrid"
    ],
    "scalability": "Start small, architect for 10k+ users within 18 months"
  },
  "monetization": {
    "primaryModel": "freemium",
    "secondaryModels": [
      "subscription",
      "marketplace-commission"
    ],
    "targetPricing": "Free for users, $19/mo for vendors (premium profiles), 5% commission on future ordering",
    "notes": "Start free to build user base, monetize vendors first"
  },
  "ux": {
    "complexity": "simple",
    "designStyle": "playful",
    "accessibility": true,
    "brandColors": [
      "#F59E0B",
      "#EF4444",
      "#10B981"
    ],
    "inspirationLinks": [
      "https://www.yelp.com",
      "https://www.alltrails.com"
    ],
    "notes": "Fun, approachable, taco-themed but not childish"
  },
  "timeline": {
    "preference": "3-6-months",
    "milestones": [
      "MVP with vendor discovery + map (Month 1-2)",
      "Reviews + vendor claiming (Month 3-4)",
      "Mobile optimization + live tracking (Month 5-6)"
    ]
  },
  "budget": {
    "range": "small",
    "amount": "$15k-$25k",
    "breakdown": {
      "development": "$12k-$18k",
      "design": "$2k-$4k",
      "infrastructure": "$1k-$3k"
    }
  },
  "createdAt": "2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z",
  "secondaryGoals": [
    "Help small taco vendors gain visibility",
    "Build a community of taco enthusiasts",
    "Expand to multiple cities across US + Mexico"
  ],
  "custom": {
    "vendorTypes": [
      "food-truck",
      "taqueria",
      "cart",
      "restaurant"
    ],
    "mapProvider": "google-maps",
    "liveTracking": true,
    "reviewSystem": "simple",
    "claimProcess": "hybrid"
  }
}