| A | B |
| Quantitative data | Historical data from previous periods |
| Historical data | Information amassed during the history of the establishment |
| Point of Sales equipment (POS) | Computer-based sales control and data mining machine |
| Qualitative data | Data that is not concrete, such as weather and construction |
| Forecasting | Costs that are pre-determined, expected, and planned for by management |
| Covers | Number of checks in a given period |
| Production schedule | Chart that allows the kitchen to prepare products that will allow for speed and accuracy in the service of food |
| Menu analysis | A tool used by management to calculate whether an item is popular and whether it is profitable |
| Bonded | Designation for a person showing that a company has investigated them and insures them while carrying money |
| Cashier’s report | Detailed sales report of certain items or everything that was sold at the end of a shift |