Updated January 04, 2026
KOT Summary Reports
KOT Summary Reports provide a comprehensive overview of all Kitchen Order Tickets (KOTs) in EquiBillBook. These reports help you understand overall kitchen performance, order volumes, revenue, and operational efficiency at a glance.
What are KOT Summary Reports?
KOT Summary Reports consolidate key metrics from all KOTs over a selected period, providing:
- Total KOTs count and volume
- Revenue summary from KOTs
- Average order value
- KOT status distribution
- Order trends and patterns
- Performance indicators
Accessing KOT Summary Reports
To generate KOT Summary Reports:
- Navigate to Reports → KOT Reports → KOT Summary
- Select the date range for analysis
- Configure filters (if needed)
- Click "Generate Report"
Report Parameters
Configure the following parameters:
- Date Range: Select period (Today, This Week, This Month, This Year, Custom Range)
- Business Location: Filter by branch/location (if multi-branch)
- KOT Status: Filter by status (All, Pending, In Progress, Completed, Cancelled)
- Table: Filter by specific table (optional)
- Floor: Filter by restaurant floor (optional)
- Station: Filter by kitchen station (optional)
Report Contents
KOT Summary Reports typically include:
- Total KOTs: Count of all KOTs in the period
- Total Revenue: Sum of all KOT amounts
- Average Order Value: Average amount per KOT
- Status Breakdown: Distribution of KOTs by status
- Standalone vs Linked: Comparison of standalone KOTs vs booking-linked KOTs
- Daily Trends: Day-by-day order volume and revenue
- Peak Hours: Identification of busiest hours
- Completion Rate: Percentage of completed vs total KOTs
- Average Preparation Time: Average time to complete orders
Understanding the Report
Key metrics to analyze:
- Order Volume: Track total number of orders to understand business activity
- Revenue Performance: Monitor total revenue from KOTs
- Order Efficiency: Review completion rates and preparation times
- Status Distribution: Understand workflow efficiency through status breakdown
- Trends: Identify patterns in order volumes and revenue
- Peak Periods: Identify busy times for staffing and capacity planning
Report Sections
Overview Section
High-level summary with key totals and averages:
- Total KOTs count
- Total revenue
- Average order value
- Completion percentage
Status Distribution
Breakdown of KOTs by status:
- Pending orders count and percentage
- In Progress orders
- Completed orders
- Cancelled orders
Time Analysis
Temporal patterns and trends:
- Daily order volumes
- Hourly distribution
- Peak hours identification
- Trend comparisons
Performance Metrics
Operational efficiency indicators:
- Average preparation time
- Order completion rate
- Kitchen efficiency score
- Throughput metrics
Exporting Reports
You can export KOT Summary Reports in various formats:
- PDF: For printing or sharing with stakeholders
- Excel: For further analysis and data manipulation
- CSV: For importing into other systems
- Print: Direct printing from the system
Using Reports for Analysis
Use KOT Summary Reports to:
- Performance Monitoring: Track overall kitchen and restaurant performance
- Capacity Planning: Understand order volumes for staffing decisions
- Revenue Analysis: Monitor revenue trends and patterns
- Efficiency Assessment: Evaluate operational efficiency
- Trend Identification: Identify patterns and trends over time
- Decision Making: Make data-driven operational decisions
- Reporting: Share performance metrics with management
Best Practices
- Generate summary reports regularly (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Compare periods to identify trends and changes
- Review status distribution to identify workflow issues
- Analyze peak hours for capacity planning
- Monitor completion rates for efficiency
- Export and archive reports for historical analysis
- Share reports with kitchen and management teams
Related Reports
For more detailed analysis, consider:
- Item-wise KOT Reports: Detailed analysis by menu items
- Station-wise Reports: Performance by kitchen station
- KOT Timing Reports: Detailed time analysis
- KOT Status Reports: Detailed status workflow analysis
- Restaurant Performance Reports: Comprehensive restaurant analytics
Next Steps
After reviewing KOT Summary Reports:
- Identify areas for improvement
- Generate detailed reports for specific areas of interest
- Share findings with relevant teams
- Implement changes based on insights
- Monitor improvements in subsequent reports