Like-for-Like Sales Calculator
Compare sales for the same set of locations across two periods to find true comparable growth.
Only include locations open in both periods.
Result
Enter prior and current period sales to see LFL growth.
What is like-for-like sales growth?
Like-for-like (LFL), sometimes called comparable or same-store sales, measures sales growth using only outlets that were open in both the current and prior period. It strips out the effect of new openings or closures, so you're comparing true underlying performance.
LFL Growth % = ((Current − Prior) ÷ Prior) × 100
Why it matters for multi-brand groups
For a group operating across many brands and locations, total sales growth can be misleading if it's driven mostly by new outlet openings. Like-for-like isolates whether existing locations are actually growing or just holding steady while new sites do the heavy lifting.