Ticket Average
The average dollar amount spent per customer transaction, calculated by dividing total sales by number of transactions. Also called average check or check average.
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Traffic vs. Ticket
Analysis separating same-store sales growth into transaction count (traffic) versus average check (ticket) components, revealing underlying sales drivers.
Menu Mix
The distribution of sales across different menu items or categories, analyzed to optimize profitability, inventory, and kitchen operations.
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