Budget Comparison
Easily compare multiple office pantry budgets, spending, and balances in one place.
What is Budget Comparison View?
The Budget Comparison View lets you visualize and compare multiple kitchen or pantry budgets at once. You can track spend, budget totals, and remaining balances across locations and time periods.
How does Budget Comparison View save me time?
This feature streamlines your budgeting process by consolidating key financial metrics into one visual dashboard. It’s ideal for quickly spotting overspend, underutilized budgets, and making informed decisions.
How do I use Budget Comparison View?
- Select a budget group from the dropdown menu at the top of the page.
- Use the date picker to view a range of up to 6 months.
- Click the download icon to export data as a PDF or Excel file.
- Click “View more details” for advanced customization and deeper insights.
On the Comparison Page
- Customize your date range to narrow down to specific timeframes.
- Compare up to 4 budgets—across any budget groups.
- Analyze Product Spend, Labor Spend, Equipment Fees, and Management Fees via interactive graphs and tables.
- Export the data again using the download icon for easy sharing.
Scenarios where Budget Comparison View is most helpful
- Reviewing pantry spend across multiple locations.
- Preparing for monthly or quarterly financial reviews.
- Spotting budget trends to optimize pantry planning.
- Comparing service fees or category spending across departments.
FAQs
Can I export the comparison data?
Yes. Click the download icon to save a PDF or Excel file of your view.
Is there a limit to how many budgets I can compare?
Yes. You can compare up to 4 budgets at a time on the detailed comparison page.
Can I view budgets from different groups together?
Yes. The Comparison Page allows you to select budgets across different groups for side-by-side analysis.