Insights//4 min read

Analytics & Reporting

Understand your business. View sales trends, top items, and profit margins.

Real-Time Dashboard

The main Dashboard is your command center. It updates in real-time as sales happen.

Key Metrics

  • Total Revenue: Gross sales (excluding tax/tip depending on settings).
  • Total Profit: Revenue - (Item Cost * Quantity). Requires accurate cost prices in inventory.
  • Profit Margin: The percentage of revenue that is profit. Target 75-80% for wet-led bars.
  • Labor Cost: (Coming Soon) Estimated labor cost based on shift hours.

Visualizations

  • Sales Over Time: A line chart showing revenue trends. Toggle between Daily, Weekly, or Monthly views. Look for spikes (events) and dips.
  • Category Breakdown: A pie chart showing the mix of Beer vs. Wine vs. Cocktails. Helps you optimize your menu mix.
  • Top Sellers: A ranked list of your most popular items. Ensure these are never out of stock!

Exporting Data

You own your data. You can export it at any time for accounting tools (QuickBooks, Xero) or Excel.

  1. Go to Settings → Data Management.
  2. Select Export Sales History.
  3. Choose a Date Range.
  4. Download CSV.

AI Insights

BarBud includes an AI assistant that analyzes your data. It might tell you:

"Sales of 'Spicy Margarita' are up 20% this week compared to last week. Consider increasing the par level for Tequila."

Look for these tips at the top of your dashboard.