ShiftFill - Emergency Staff Marketplace
10/10
Demand Score
A single no-show during dinner rush can cost $2,000-5,000 in lost sales and poor reviews. Managers spend 2-3 hours frantically calling to fill emergency shifts.
6/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$299-499
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
55 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
Transferring Data Between Systems:
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Generic gig platforms (Instawork, Qwick) - not specialized enough for kitchen roles
- Staffing agencies - too slow and expensive for emergency needs
- Calling friends/former employees - unreliable and time-consuming
Must-Have Features for MVP
30-minute shift filling guarantee
Skills-based matching algorithm
In-app wage negotiation
Background check integration
Shift feedback and rating system
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Building initial worker pool
- Insurance and liability concerns
- Quality control of temporary workers
- Local labor law compliance
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Dense network of workers in launch city
- 95%+ fill rate for emergency requests
- Strong vetting process for workers
- Partnership with local restaurant associations
Ready to Build This?
This hard-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.