Proof of Usefulness Report

QSR Automations

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+742
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

QSR Automations is a verified industry leader in restaurant technology (founded 1996), dominating the US casual dining sector with clients like The Cheesecake Factory and Chili's. Independent verification confirms estimated annual revenue of ~$38M+ and a recent majority investment by Battery Ventures (Nov 2024), validating significant market value far exceeding the confusing '2.5M' figure in the submission (likely a typo for monthly revenue). While the submission quality was extremely poor and lacked detail, the project's actual real-world utility, massive reach (thousands of locations), and established traction warrant a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility22.5 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact17.0 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation10.13 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction22.5 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance8.0 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness0.5 (Weighted)
Subtotal+80.63
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+742

Project Details

Project URL
qsrautomations.com
Description
QSR Automations® has been helping thousands of restaurants of all sizes and concepts around the world for well over a decade to effectively enhance productivity and profit while providing unsurpassed personalized care for every guest. Today, QSR Automations' innovative restaurant technology solutions include kitchen display, recipe viewer, seating and wait list management with in-store and online call aheads, in-store and online reservations, and reliable restaurant hardware. QSR Automations' revolutionary in-store, online, and mobile software and hardware solutions can be found in table service, quick service, fast casual, bar, concession, pizza, multi-concept, and other unique restaurant environments.

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