[2] Jordan Boesch created 7shifts in 2014 after witnessing the challenges his father faced while managing schedules at his Quiznos restaurants.

In its early stages, 7shifts raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round led by Relay Ventures, with participation from Globalive Capital, Boost VC, and Tim Draper.

[8][9] In May 2021, 7shifts raised $21.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments, further accelerating its growth.

[2] This funding was used to double the size of its team and expand its product offerings to cover more aspects of the restaurant employee lifecycle.

[13] The recognition was due to the company's efforts in creating a healthy work environment, including offering flexible work-from-home options and organizing annual team-building events to show appreciation for its staff.