Logging your costs is essential to understanding your venue's true performance. Chequ calculates your profit margins by automatically subtracting logged expenses from your gross sales.
The Expenses Page: Navigate to the dedicated Expenses section from the sidebar for a focused view of your daily spending.
Logging Costs: Click 'Add Expense' to record a new cost. You can provide a description (e.g., 'Coffee Bean Restock' or 'Electricity Bill') and the exact amount spent.
Manage & Edit: Need to fix a typo? Use the edit icon on any expense record to update its details. You can also delete records if they were added in error.
Daily Summary: The top of the Expenses page features a 'Today's Total' card, giving you an instant snapshot of your spending for the current shift.
Impact on Analytics
For the most accurate business health check, log small recurring costs (like water or transit) alongside major inventory purchases. This ensures your Net Profit metric is 100% reliable for long-term planning.