HotSchedules Corporate

HotSchedules is a leading provider of workforce, inventory, and operations management solutions tailored for the restaurant and hospitality industries. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has expanded its reach to over 30,000 customers across more than 170,000 locations globally.

In July 2019, HotSchedules merged with Fourth, a global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. This strategic merger combined their expertise, resulting in a comprehensive suite of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that includes scheduling, time and attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory management, procurement, human resources, benefits, and payroll services.

The unified company now serves customers worldwide, from single-location establishments to large international chains.

Product Line and Offerings

HotSchedules offers a range of products designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency:

• PeopleMatter: A mobile-first applicant tracking and onboarding software designed for the hourly workforce, enabling HR leaders and frontline hiring managers to build teams while staying compliant.
• Fourth’s Workforce Management: Solutions that empower hotels and restaurants to forecast labor needs, schedule staff efficiently, and manage shift swapping through a mobile device.
• Fourth’s Human Capital Management: Provides tools for attracting talent, automating HR tasks, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and integrating HR, scheduling, and payroll for accurate and timely payment.
• Fourth’s Inventory Management: Streamlines ordering and purchasing across departments, ensuring inventory is delivered where needed, when needed, and at the right price.
• Fourth’s Advanced Analytics: Offers visibility for data-driven decisions with unified data views, interactive dashboards, and analytics accessible anytime, anywhere.
• Adaco by Fourth: An inventory and operations management solution for the hotel and leisure industry, facilitating supply chain, procurement, and inventory management in one platform.

These solutions are accessible via a user-friendly mobile application, allowing managers and employees to manage schedules, communicate, and access critical information on the go.

Global Presence and Locations

HotSchedules operates globally, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, China, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.

In the United States, the company has locations in:

• Austin, Texas
• Alpharetta, Georgia
• Oakland, California

Business Impact

By integrating these comprehensive solutions, HotSchedules enables businesses in the restaurant and hospitality sectors to:

• Optimize their operations
• Reduce costs
• Enhance overall performance