Same-Store Sales
Revenue growth at existing locations, excluding newly opened or closed units. A key indicator of brand health and operational performance. Often abbreviated as SSS or comps.
Related Terms
Comp Sales
Comparable sales growth, measuring revenue change at locations open for at least 12-13 months, isolating organic growth from new unit expansion.
Traffic vs. Ticket
Analysis separating same-store sales growth into transaction count (traffic) versus average check (ticket) components, revealing underlying sales drivers.
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