Playdates vs. Business Dates

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between a "Playdate" and a "Business Date?"

A Playdate file is created for every business date and contains the following information about the sales for that date:

· Features and Showtimes
· Ticket Prices and Categories
· Ticket Sales Data
· Concession Sales Data
· Transaction Data
· Hourly Sales Data

The playdate file is actually created in advance of the point it becomes the business date so that tickets may be pre-sold for that date. When the actual date rolls around, the playdate file becomes the container for concession sales data, ticket sales data and transactions for the given business date. When opening for a new business day, the business date is selected from a list of available playdates.