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Executive Summary
McDonald's Sales Dashboard Analysis
Report Period: Q1 2023 (January – March)
During the first quarter of 2023, McDonald's recorded significant sales performance with a total revenue
of $61,626.29 from 5370 orders, averaging 2.28 items per order. The Big Mac emerged as the most
frequently ordered item, reinforcing its popularity among customers.
Key Highlights
Total Revenue: $61,626.29
Total Orders: 5370
Average Items per Order: 2.28
Top Selling Item: Big Mac
Category-Wise Performance
Top Performing Categories:
o Burger
o Chicken
o Pasta
Low Performing Categories:
o Salad
o Shakes
Special Day Highlight: Valentine's Day (14th February) ❤️
Valentine's Day saw a noticeable spike in sales, generating $683.76 from 57 orders. The Chocolate Shake
(Large) was the top-selling item, with all orders placed on a weekday, reflecting increased dessert demand
on special occasions.
Monthly Highlights
January: High demand for Breakfast Burrito ($471.51 revenue)
February: Dessert spike on Valentine's Day with Chocolate Shake (Large)
March: Consistent sales across categories with total revenue of $21,123.02 from 1840 orders,
maintaining the average of 2.28 items per order. The Big Mac remained the top-ordered item,
while Meatball Marinara and Bulgogi Burger also performed well.
Top 5 Dishes by Sales
1. Meatball Marinara
2. Angus Third Pounder
3. Quarter Pounder with Cheese
4. Bulgogi Burger
5. Big Mac
Order Trends
Peak Hours: 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 8 PM
Sales by Day Type:
o Weekdays: 72%
o Weekends: 28%
Conclusion & Recommendations
Focus marketing campaigns on Weekday Promotions for steady sales.
Introduce Dessert Combos during special occasions like Valentine's Day.
Create Meal Combos (Burger + Fries + Shake) to boost item-per-order count.
Target Weekend Offers to balance weekday-heavy sales trends.
This summary provides actionable insights to optimize sales strategies and enhance customer experience
for future quarters.