📍 Where to Find It
Go to Back Office > Reports
Click on Category Sales
🗓️ What This Report Shows
This report shows daily sales summaries for a selected period, with the ability to drill into each day to see sales by product category.
Use it to:
Monitor quantity and value of items sold
Compare sales across different days
Analyze product category performance
Spot trends and seasonal patterns
📆 1. Set a Date Range
Use the Start and End date fields to define the time period you want to review. Then click Refresh.
📊 2. View Daily Sales Summary
Each row in the summary represents one day within your selected range.
📘 Daily Summary Fields
Field | Description |
Date | The day of service |
Quantity | Total items sold on that day |
Total Sales Volume | Total value of sales for that day (without promotions, tips and taxes) |
Click any row to open a detailed category-level breakdown for that specific day.
📂 3. Category Breakdown for a Selected Day
This view shows the performance of each category on that day.
📘 Category Breakdown Fields
Field | Description |
Category | The category (e.g., Cocktails, Main Course, Modifiers) |
Quantity | Number of items sold in that category |
Total Sales / overall % | Share of this day’s sales compared to the full selected date range |
Total Sales / level % | This category’s share of total sales on that specific day |
Total Sales Volume | Revenue generated by that category on that day (without promotions, tips and taxes) |
💡 Modifiers and remarks are grouped into their own category so you can track option usage separately from main products.
📤 Exporting the Report
Click the orange download icon at the top-right corner to export the full report as a CSV file.
🧠 Best Practices
Analyze weekends vs. weekdays to spot customer behavior patterns
Use the % breakdowns to optimize menu balance and pricing
Watch for underperforming categories on high-volume days
❓FAQ
Q: Can I filter this report by employee or table?
A: No—this report focuses solely on sales grouped by product category.
Q: Are modifiers included in main product categories?
A: No. Modifiers are grouped in a separate category called "Modifiers" to give you a clear view of their usage and revenue.