Sales category

Sales Categories in qoda.ly provide a way to group items for the purpose of organizing and analyzing sales data within reports. They do not affect the live ordering process or inventory management.

How Sales Categories work

Assignment: you have to assign all items to a Sales Category.
Default categories: qoda.ly accounts come with “Food” and “Drink” Sales Categories set up by default, but you can customize these to fit your restaurant’s needs.
Reporting focus: qoda.ly’s sales reports can be filtered or broken down by Sales Categories to provide deeper insights.

Benefits of Sales Categories

Customized reporting: tailor your sales reports by creating Sales Categories that align with how you want to analyze your business (e.g., “Services”, “Alcohol”, “Imported wines”).
Trend identification: track sales performance within specific Sales Categories over time to identify trends, popular dishes, or areas for improvement.
Data-Driven decisions: use the insights from Sales Category reports to make informed decisions about menu design, pricing, and promotions.

Best practices

Strategic Setup: create Sales Categories that reflect the most relevant areas of analysis for your business.
Thorough Assignment: ensure all items are assigned to the correct Sales Category for accurate reporting.
Regular Review: revisit your Sales Categories periodically to ensure they remain relevant as your menu evolves.

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