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Cover

A single dining customer at a restaurant. "50 covers" means 50 individual diners served. Used to track sales volume, table turnover, and per-cover revenue. Distinct from "transaction," which can include multiple covers.

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Average check
The average revenue per customer transaction at a restaurant. Calculated as total sales divided by number of guests (or transactions). Used to track menu engineering effectiveness and pricing strategy.
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Table turnover
The number of times a table is occupied by different parties during a service. Higher turnover = more covers = more revenue per square foot. Calculated as covers ÷ table count over a service period. Affected by dwell time, ordering speed, and menu complexity.

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