Dashboard Module Overview

The Dashboard module is a configurable page designed to give you a quick snapshot of a wide variety of information. This page allows you to view Sales, Labor, COGS, OML entries, and many other points of data using any of RADAR's 200+ informational...

Feb 04, 2022 11:07

Create and Edit a Dashboard

Dashboards can easily be designed for specific Users to show the most relevant data and assist in making on-the-fly decisions. This article reviews how to ensure the necessary Users have access to the most relevant widgets on their dashboard. Cr...

Feb 04, 2022 11:09

Checkbook

The Checkbook widget displays a checkbook based on budget and actual posted activity. Select a GL Code and add it o the list. All budgets and activity for GL Codes in the list will be included in the widget view on the dashboard. Type in a title for th...

Dec 01, 2021 15:47

Configure Alerts

The Alerts widget allows the User to setup custom ranges for various metrics to view on the dashboard. Create or Edit a New Alert To create a new Alert, fill in the fields and click the 'Add' button. To edit an existing alert, click the &#...

Dec 01, 2021 15:47

Manager Log: Overview

The Manager Log is an internal communications tool that allows a User to add Tasks, Events, Messages, Staffing Notes, and Log Entries. This module works in conjunction with the Employee Data Module (EDM), the Event Management Module, and the Labor Schedu...

Oct 17, 2022 09:09

Manager Log Search

This page allows you to do a search for any number of entries that have been made in the Manger Log. The user can search for Tasks, Task Data (specific tasks results), Messages, Log Entries, and All of the above. If the user selects a Log Type of '...

Feb 03, 2022 16:48

Checklists and Checklists Drop-Down

Checklists are collections of task-like item entries contained in collapsible group menus. These groups are designed to act as a kind of recurring ‘to-do’ list that can be filled in throughout the day, after closing, or by utilizing Ctuit’s On The Fly mobi...

Dec 01, 2021 15:50

Manager Log Sales Figures

The Manager Log Sales Configuration page allows users to choose what metrics are displayed on their specific location’s Manger Log page. Users may add up to 22 different metrics. Users may choose in what order the metrics are displayed. Usage You ma...

Feb 03, 2022 16:54

Manager Log Entry Types

The Manager Log Entry Types page allows you to enter your own company-specific log types. The unique “Log Types” will also populate the “Task Types”. The Manager Log comes with three standard Log Types: General, Repair & Maintenance, and Employee I...

Feb 03, 2022 16:57

Manager Log Staffing Types

The Manager Log Staffing Types page allows you to create your own company-specific staffing types. The Manager Log has six standard Staffing Types. These include: Tardy, Sick, No Show, Called In, Record of Discussion, Outstanding Performance, and Cash Hand...

Dec 01, 2021 15:50

Event Types

The Manager Log Event Types page allows you to define your own specific event types. You may also set any default text that will appear with a specific event type. Manager Log Events work in conjunction with both the Labor Scheduling module as well as the ...

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

Manager Log Employee Date Fields

The Manager Log Employee Dates Field page allows you to use custom fields from the EDM (Employee Data Module) in conjunction with the Manager Log. Examples of EDM fields that you might want to work in conjunction with the Manager Log include birthday...

Feb 04, 2022 09:39

Manager Log Incident Emails

The Manager Log Incidents Emails page allows you to link a specific Log Type to an email address so that when the Log Type is created it will automatically generate an email. The email will only be sent for Log entries, not for Task entries.  Manag...

Feb 04, 2022 09:41

Checklist Setups

The Checklist Setups page is used to assign groups to locations, and items to groups. Location: Select which location’s groups and items you would like to view/edit. Note: Unlike many other RADAR pages, selecting ‘All Locations’ here will not show data ...

Feb 04, 2022 09:51

Key Info Overview

The Key Info page is the base page of the Key Info module. It allows users to instantly view a wide variety of data metrics for a single location, a location group, or the entire company. It also provides period-over-period actual versus budget comparisons...

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

Check Explorer

The Check Explorer chart provides a comprehensive list of information directly related to guest checks. It gives you the ability to view a variety of information about every guest check that was issued during a specified time period at a selected location....

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

Comparative Ops Statement

The Comparative Ops Statement page provides you with a comprehensive summary of financial information during specified time periods. The Comparative Ops Statement allows for the comparison of several date ranges, and it allows actual information to be comp...

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

Custom Product Mix Builder

The Custom Product Mix Builder page gives you the ability to create a fully customizable table that reports the sales of an item, item group, or sale department during selected time frames. This table generator can be used in conjunction with the Product M...

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

File Manager

The File Manager page allows you to upload and store various documents on RADAR. It can be used to store important files in a single location that can be accessed by multiple users in the company regardless of their location. The following file types can b...

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

Sales Association

The Sales Association page creates a comprehensive table of all guest checks at a selected location on particular days of a selected week. The following columns are included on the table: Date of Business (DOB), Day of Week, Check ID, Employee, Total Comps...

Dec 02, 2021 13:32

Server Performance

The Server Performance page is a comprehensive summary of critical information related to employee sales, labor, and productivity. Depending on which category you select (Sales, Labor, or Productivity), a table will be displayed that provides an overview o...

Dec 01, 2021 15:51

Reports Module Overview

The Reports module is RADAR’s primary reporting mechanism and contains over 190 business intelligence reports grouped into 10 main categories (Sales, Labor, Forecasting, Accounting, Site Administration, Inventory & Recipes, Employee Data, Event Managem...

Apr 10, 2023 10:46

Report Presets

Many Radar Reports have extensive options within Step 3 filters. Report Presets are used to populate the Step 3 filters with a preselected configuration, and can assist Users in running Reports with consistent filters. Report Presets are also used to set S...

Jun 20, 2022 12:29

Employee Data Module Overview

The Employee Data Module (also known as the EDM) is where critical HR data related to employees imported from the POS or Flat Labor File can be viewed. Radar imports critical HR data associated with employees that have at least one minute of time clo...

Mar 18, 2022 17:33

Employee Details

The Employee Details page allows you to view and edit an Employee's information.  Note: Most Employee Data fields are view-only. Email address, Meal Break Waivers, and Termination Date can be edited in Radar, but will default to POS-provided values i...

Mar 18, 2022 17:34

Upload EDM Details

The Upload EDM Details page is used to update Employee information via a customizable template.  Security Users with either of the following User Privileges have the ability to access the Employee Data Upload Page: Full Access (Radar Superadm...

Mar 11, 2022 11:37

Custom Fields

Custom EDM Fields are used to track HR data that is not provided by the POS. Custom EDM Fields must be created by our Support Team upon request from a Superadmin.  Custom Field Uses Custom Fields are often used as when Radar is the single source of ...

Mar 11, 2022 11:38

Payroll Validation Overview

The Payroll Validation page allows you to view one or more Location's payroll validation status for a selected pay period. Additionally, this page allows you to validate and certify your payroll numbers. Viewing Payroll Validation Status L...

Feb 04, 2022 15:03

Minimum Wages

The Minimum Wage page allows you to view, edit, and create minimum wage entries for use in Special Pay calculations. Most Special Pay rules interact with the 'expected' minimum wages for a given Location.  Use this page to manage which minimum ...

Dec 02, 2021 08:43

Payroll Validation Location Assignment

The Location Assignment page allows you to assign Location(s) to rule sets against which their payroll data will be validated. Assigning Location(s) to a Rule Set To assign one or more Locations to a rule set, select a rule set from the left side ...

Dec 02, 2021 08:43

Payroll Validation Rule Setup

The Payroll Validation Rule Setup page allows you to view, create, and edit payroll validation rule sets. A rule set is an aggregate of rules by which a Location's payroll will be validated. Create a New Rule Set To create a new rule set...

Feb 04, 2022 09:44

Payroll Validation Settings

The Payroll Validation page allows you to configure Payroll Validation module settings. Only Users with the proper permissions have access to the Payroll Validation Settings. The following setting can be configured by clicking 'Edit' at the top, le...

Dec 02, 2021 08:43

Process (Lock) Payroll

Since RADAR goes back 21 days to look for any changes in labor, any information within this timeframe that has been altered after sending your payroll information to your payroll provider will display as an imbalance. The Process (Lock) Payroll page allows...

Dec 02, 2021 08:43

Benchmarking Module

The Benchmarking page is the base page of the Benchmarking module where you can compare various metrics of any single location to those of a selected control group. This page uses a four-step approach, which mimics our Reports, Exports, Charts, and Ranking...

Dec 01, 2021 15:45

Forecast Entry

The Forecast Entry page is the core page of the Forecasts module. Various tools exist on this page to improve your ability to develop the most accurate forecast possible. Once you create and save a forecast, you can use other areas of RADAR (such as Rep...

Feb 04, 2022 11:00

Forecast Setup

The Forecast Setup page allows you to add new forecast metrics or edit existing forecast metrics. Additionally, you can archive forecast metrics that have data or delete forecast metrics that have no data.  Basic Usage  SHOW - Select whether to view...

Dec 02, 2021 08:47

Forecasts Settings

The Forecast Settings page allows you to customize some of the settings of the Forecast Entry page. For example, if you would like to hide the SPLIT button on the Forecast Entry page, you would come to the Forecasts Settings page to make that adjustment.  ...

Dec 02, 2021 08:47

Rankings Module

The Rankings module allows you to quickly and easily see which locations are top performers for a particular metric during a specified time period. You can rank locations based on metrics such as Net Sales, Guest Averages, Quantity of an Item Sold, and mor...

Dec 01, 2021 15:45

Manual Data Entry Page

The Main Data Entry (MDE) page displays a list of links to all MDE pages to which you have access. Brief page descriptions will be displayed to the right of each link. Select any of the links tonavigate to the corresponding page. Note: MDE-related report...

Dec 02, 2021 08:45

Deposit Entry Page

The Deposit Entry page displays deposit information and allows you to enter and edit location-specific deposit information. A deposit is generally thought of as the 'cash to the bank' figure. If your POS supports deposit entry, figures should be po...

Dec 02, 2021 08:45

Manual Data Entry Settings Page

The Manual Data Entry Settings page allows you to configure MDE module settings. Only Users with the proper permissions have access to the Manual Data Entry Settings page. The following settings can be configured by selecting EDIT at the top left corner of...

Dec 02, 2021 08:45

Safe Counts Page

The Safe Counts page allows you to enter safe count information for a specific Location. The automatic calculations on this page make cash accountability simple, reliable, and less vulnerable to User error. You can also add safe count notes for a specific ...

Dec 02, 2021 08:45

Exports Overview

The Exports module is RADAR’s secondary reporting mechanism. Unlike a report, an export is an unformatted “data dump” of information. An export can sometimes be more desirable than a report. For example, if your goal is to simply load base data into a spre...

Dec 02, 2021 08:48

Charts Overview

The Charts module provides an easy way to view the fluctuation in data over a selected date range. This can be helpful in evaluating a location’s performance in a variety of different areas. The charts are separated into nine categories: Metric, CVP (Comps...

Dec 02, 2021 09:33

Location Comparison

The Location Comparison chart displays the activity of one or two selected metrics for any number of locations or location groups, simultaneously.  Chart Usage  By generating a color-coded bar for each instance of your selected metric(s), this chart ...

Dec 02, 2021 09:33

Checks in an Hour

The Checks in an Hour chart provides a detailed view, by hour, of all checks generated at the selected location (or location group) that contain data for the selected metric. Chart Usage  This chart can be used to quickly view which checks have ab...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

US Trend Map

The US Trend Map details year over year sales growth (Net or Gross) across all 50 states by displaying different color star-shaped data markers to indicate performance.  Chart Usage  This chart is useful in quickly identifying how well locations i...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

AP Purchase Trend

The AP Purchases Trend chart provides summary-level purchase information for a single location (or location group) across one or more years. Alternatively, the purchase data can be displayed for multiple locations (or location groups) across a single year....

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

AP Purchases by GL Code Breakdown

The AP Purchases by GL Code Breakdown displays the total amount, quantity, and percentage breakdown of AP purchases by GL Code. A table displayed below the chart details each GL Code’s amount and percentage of total amount. This chart can be accessed from ...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

AP Purchases by GL Code Trend

The AP Purchases by GL Code Trend chart provides purchase information for one or more GL codes. This chart can be accessed from the Charts module and the Accounts Payable module under the ‘Charts’ tab.? Note: The prices displayed on this chart are the pric...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

AP Purchases by Vendor Trend

The AP Purchases by Vendor Trend chart provides summary-level purchase totals for one or more vendors for an entire year. This chart can be accessed from the Charts module and the Accounts Payable module under the ‘Charts’ tab. Note: The prices displayed o...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

AP Purchases Invoice Breakdown

The AP Purchases Invoice Breakdown chart displays a breakdown of purchased amounts per invoice. A table displayed below the chart details the vendor, the amount, and the percent of total for each invoice posted during the selected date or date range. Selec...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35

CC Tip % Trend by Employee

The CC Tip % Trend by Employee chart displays credit card tip percent totals by employee for an entire year.  Chart Usage  This chart can be used to compare the credit card tip percentage of one employee to another. Additionally, this chart can be...

Dec 02, 2021 09:35