Reporting & Analytics
Reporting turns your sales data into actionable insights. Good analytics help you understand what's selling, when you're busiest, and how to improve your business.
Why It Matters
- •Identify best-selling products
- •Optimize staffing for peak hours
- •Track business growth over time
- •Spot trends before competitors
- •Make data-driven decisions
Key Capabilities
Sales Reports
Daily, weekly, monthly sales breakdowns
Product Performance
Top sellers, slow movers, and margin analysis
Employee Reports
Sales by employee, hours worked, performance
Time-based Analysis
Hourly trends, day-of-week patterns
Custom Reports
Build reports for specific business needs
Export & Integration
Export to Excel or sync with accounting software
Provider Comparison
Strong free reporting. Sales trends, product mix, employee performance, and real-time dashboards.
Limitations: Advanced analytics in paid tiers
Excellent analytics with Lightspeed Analytics add-on. Deep inventory and customer insights.
Limitations: Best features cost extra
Restaurant-specific reporting. Labor costs, menu performance, and detailed food cost analysis.
Limitations: Focused on restaurant metrics
Good omnichannel reporting. Track online vs in-store, customer acquisition, and product performance.
Limitations: Best reports on higher plans
Basic reporting included. Sales summaries and trends, but less sophisticated than competitors.
Limitations: Limited customization
Common Questions
What reports do I actually need?
Start with basics: daily sales, top products, and payment summaries. As you grow, add employee performance, inventory reports, and customer analytics.
How often should I review reports?
Daily: quick sales check. Weekly: product performance and staffing. Monthly: trends, growth, and strategic planning.
Best For
- ✓Multi-location businesses
- ✓Data-driven owners
- ✓Restaurants
- ✓Growing businesses