Proof of Usefulness Report

7shifts

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+638
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

7shifts is a market-leading restaurant management platform with verified traction (Series C, $80M funding, 1M+ users). However, the specific submission provided contains significant inaccuracies (e.g., 'marketcap: 2500000', 'audience: everyone', 'technologies: Computer Software') and low-effort responses. The project scores highly on Utility and Traction based on external verification of the actual business, but the Response Quality and Evidence Quality penalties reduce the final score significantly from its potential potential ceiling.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+672.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+638

Project Details

Project URL
Description
7shifts is an all-in-one restaurant team management platform that helps operators: 1) Make more profitable decisions. You'll get the insights you need to make the best team and operating decisions every day. Hit your labor targets with schedule enforcement, optimal labor tracking, and real-time reporting. 2) Improve operating efficiency. We'll help get your operations in order and cut down on easy-to-avoid mistakes. Proactively manage compliance, run payroll with ease, and track tasks with digital checklists. 3) Get time back. With all that improved efficiency, you'll have more free time to spend on creating great guest experiences. Easier scheduling, centralized communication, and automated tip calculations are at your fingertips. 4) Improve team retention. You'll gain access to the tools you need to help build strong teams. Keep a pulse on team engagement, sentiment, and satisfaction to reduce turnover by 13%. Here’s how your restaurant can benefit from 7shifts: - Save up to 4 hours per week creating and managing your staff schedules - Reduce time spent on scheduling by 80% - Save up to $250 per month in managers time - Reduce labor costs to save up to $3,000 annually - Reduce calls and texts from staff by 70% - Create schedules with 95% labor accuracy - Forecast your future sales with 95% accuracy - Save $1,000s per month in reduced labor costs from more efficient schedule - Save $1,000’s per month in early clock ins and labor overages It's never been easier to manage your team's work schedules, time clocking, team communication, labor compliance, payroll, tips and more, all from one single place. 7shifts can be found in restaurants of all sizes—from mom-and-pop shops to national chains like Bareburger, Highway 55, and Five Guys. Join the 1,000,000+ restaurant pros already using 7shifts to simplify their team management.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline