Sales by Category

Report Purpose:

The Sales by Category Report breaks down sales into key menu groups (like food, beverages, delivery fees, and more). It shows quantities sold, sales totals, and the effect of discounts, helping operators understand what categories drive revenue and how discounts impact net sales.

PDF Example:

Metric Definitions:

Report Category = The Menu group (e.g., Food, Beverage, Delivery Fees, Donations, etc.).

Qty = The number of items sold in that category.

Total Sales - Tax = Sales revenue for the category before tax is applied.

Discounts = The total amount of discounts applied within that category.

Net Sales = Sales after discounts are deducted; represents the revenue retained.

Net % = The percentage of Net Sales that each category contributes to overall store sales.