Pick a team lunch without a long Slack thread
Team lunch planning usually lands on one person, who ends up guessing around five dietary needs and a tight budget. Post a Rankd in the team channel with the options and a deadline, and let everyone rank them privately. The lunch with the best overall ranking wins, so the organizer stops taking the blame for a bad pick.
- Build-your-own burrito bowls
- Mediterranean platters
- Ramen spot near the office
- Sandwich catering
- Indian buffet
- Salad bar delivery
Free. Edit the options, then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- Teammates with dietary limits can rank quietly instead of explaining them in a channel.
- A deadline and a set reveal time keep lunch planning out of the workday.
- New hires get the same say as the people who always suggest the same place.
How it works
- Add the question and 3 to 30 options
- Send one private link to the group
- Everyone ranks privately, in about a minute
- You reveal the winner
Tips
- Mark which options can be catered and which mean going out.
- Note vegetarian, halal or gluten-free options in the option name.
- Set it to reveal automatically once the whole team has voted.
Questions
Can we use it for a recurring team lunch?
Yes. Make a new rank each time with that week’s shortlist, or keep a standing list and drop last week’s winner.
Can people see how I ranked?
No. Each person’s order stays private. Everyone sees the group’s final order and where they personally landed, never anyone else’s individual ranking.
Is it free? Does everyone need the app?
Rankd is free and runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download. Friends open the link from any group chat (iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, email) and rank in about a minute.