Proof of Usefulness Report

Fourth

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+682
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Fourth is a major established player in the hospitality workforce management sector, formed from the merger of Fourth and HotSchedules. With 3,000 employees and millions of users, it demonstrates exceptional scale, utility, and market traction. However, the submission quality is notably poor (lazy fields, vague descriptions, generic claims), which heavily impacts the quality multipliers. Despite the lackluster entry, the verifiable real-world impact of the platform secures a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+78.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+758
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+682

Project Details

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Description
Our story began in 1999 with two individual companies on separate continents with trailblazing entrepreneurs at their helms. Both shared similar goals—to streamline restaurant and hotel processes through intelligent technology. Both grew exponentially and became well-recognized brands in the technology sector—Fourth and HotSchedules. Then in July 2019, these two companies merged to fulfill one shared goal as Fourth. Today, we are a global leader in data-driven workforce and inventory technology for the retail, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. With over 20 years of expertise in data and analytics, only the Fourth Intelligence Platform empowers operators with predictive insights and real-time intelligence to make effective staffing and inventory decisions with speed and confidence. And with better decision-making in the palm of their hands, it’s easier than ever to maintain peak efficiency, improve razor-thin margins, and most importantly, deliver exceptional guest experiences. Fourth is trusted by over 15,000 customers across 100,000 sites globally with 2.5 million users, helping them conquer the day with confidence, whatever comes their way, every day.

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