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RIVERSIDE CAFE
Business Performance Report
THIRD QUARTER 2026 · JULY – SEPTEMBER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A strong quarter of steady growth
Revenue grew for the third straight quarter, driven by steady foot traffic and a strong response to the new catering menu. Profit margin held steady even as ingredient costs rose, thanks to tighter inventory management introduced in July.
$32,400
Total Revenue
+14%
vs. Last Quarter
$8,900
Net Profit
4.7★
Avg. Customer Rating
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
How the quarter measured up
Revenue
$32,400
+14% vs. Q2
Net Profit Margin
27.5%
+1.2 pts vs. Q2
Customers Served
6,180
+9% vs. Q2
Average Ticket Size
$5.25
-2% vs. Q2
REVENUE TREND
Three straight months of growth
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REVENUE BREAKDOWN
Where the revenue came from
Coffee & Drinks
$15,800 · 49% of total
Food
$9,200 · 28% of total
Catering
$5,900 · 18% of total
Merchandise
$1,500 · 5% of total
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WINS & CHALLENGES
What worked, and what to watch
WINS
Catering orders up 22% after launching the new corporate lunch menu
Repeat customer rate climbed to 61%, the highest in company history
Ingredient waste down 15% following the new weekly inventory count
CHALLENGES
Average ticket size dipped slightly as coffee bean costs forced smaller add-on sales
Weekend staffing gaps caused longer wait times during two peak Saturdays
Merchandise sales remain flat and under-promoted in-store
LOOKING AHEAD
Q4 2026 goals
1
Grow catering revenue 20%
Add a holiday catering package and reach out to 15 local businesses directly.
2
Lift average ticket size back to $5.50+
Introduce a seasonal drink lineup with built-in add-on pairings.
3
Fix weekend staffing gaps
Hire two part-time weekend baristas before the holiday rush begins.
4
Promote merchandise in-store
Add point-of-sale signage and a bundle discount with any drink purchase.
Thank you
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