Overview
Fourth is an all-in-one AI-powered platform designed specifically for the restaurant and hospitality industry. It combines workforce management, inventory control, and data analytics into a single intelligent system, helping operators reduce waste, protect margins, and focus on guest experience.
Core Capabilities
- Workforce Management (HotSchedules): From hiring and scheduling to payroll and compliance, Fourth streamlines every aspect of labor management. Managers gain real-time visibility into staffing needs, reducing labor costs and improving team satisfaction.
- Inventory Management: AI-driven forecasting, recipe and menu engineering, dynamic production planning, and purchasing/receiving/invoicing help cut food waste by up to 30% and keep stock aligned with demand.
- Restaurant Data & Analytics: Business intelligence dashboards and AI forecasting turn operational data into actionable insights, enabling above-store control and in-store execution that drives measurable results.
- Fourth iQ 3.0: The platform’s AI engine connects forecasting, strategy, and execution, allowing leadership to set goals and managers to receive guided actions that reduce variance and improve performance across all locations.
Target Audience
Fourth serves restaurants of all sizes—from independent operators to large enterprise chains with 120,000+ locations worldwide. It is built for quick-service, casual dining, fine dining, bars, pubs, and hotel restaurants.
How It Helps
- Save Time: Automates scheduling, payroll, and inventory tasks, freeing managers to focus on guests.
- Improve Margins: Proven results include 15% profit margin improvement, 20% better forecasting accuracy, and $4M+ in labor cost savings.
- Enhance Compliance: Built-in tools help navigate labor laws and reduce risk.
- Integrate Seamlessly: Connects with leading POS, vendor, and supply chain systems to keep data in sync.
Proven Results
Customers like Lou Malnati’s, Noodles & Company, and Chili’s have reported significant improvements in scheduling accuracy, labor cost reduction, and team satisfaction after adopting Fourth.
