> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.roadcase.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deals

> Track financial deal structures for every show.

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Roadcase lets you track the financial deal for each show. Whether you are playing for a flat guarantee, a percentage of the door, or a complex versus deal, Roadcase supports every standard deal structure used in the music industry.

## Deal types

Roadcase supports six deal types:

### Guarantee

A flat fee for the performance. The simplest deal structure — you get paid a fixed amount regardless of ticket sales.

**Example:** \$2,000 flat guarantee.

### Versus

The higher of a guarantee or a percentage of revenue. This is one of the most common deal structures in touring. You are guaranteed a minimum, but if the percentage of revenue exceeds that minimum, you get the higher amount.

**Example:** \$2,000 vs. 80% of net revenue (you get whichever is higher).

### Door deal

A straight percentage of door revenue only. No guarantee — your pay depends entirely on ticket sales.

**Example:** 70% of door revenue.

### Plus

A guarantee plus a bonus percentage over a threshold. You get your guarantee no matter what, plus an additional percentage of revenue that exceeds a specified amount.

**Example:** $1,500 guarantee + 80% of net revenue over $5,000.

### Percentage

A straight percentage of gross or net revenue with no guarantee.

**Example:** 85% of net revenue.

### Custom

For any deal structure that does not fit the standard types. Enter the terms manually.

## Setting up a deal

To add a deal to a show:

1. Open the show from the calendar
2. Navigate to the **Deal** tab
3. Select the deal type
4. Fill in the deal-specific fields

### Common deal fields

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| **Deal type** | The structure of the deal (guarantee, versus, etc.) |
| **Guarantee amount** | The flat fee or minimum guarantee |
| **Percentage** | The revenue percentage (for versus, door, plus, percentage deals) |
| **Percentage basis** | Whether the percentage is calculated on **gross** or **net** revenue |
| **Bonus threshold** | The revenue amount above which bonus percentage kicks in (plus deals) |
| **Deposit amount** | Upfront deposit from the promoter |
| **Deposit received** | Whether the deposit has been collected |
| **Merch cut** | The venue or promoter's percentage of your merchandise sales |
| **Currency** | The currency for all amounts |

## Deal expenses

Deals often come with associated expenses. Track them directly on the deal with:

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| **Description** | What the expense is for (e.g., "Sound engineer", "Backline rental") |
| **Amount** | The expense amount |
| **Category** | The expense category |
| **Paid by** | Whether the promoter or the artist is responsible |

Distinguishing between promoter-paid and artist-paid expenses is important because it affects the net revenue calculation in [Settlements](https://docs.roadcase.app/show-operations/settlements.md).

## Deal status

Deals move through a workflow:

1. **Draft** — Initial entry, still being negotiated
2. **Confirmed** — Deal terms are locked in
3. **Settled** — Show has been played and settlement is complete

## Gross vs. net

Understanding the percentage basis is critical:

* **Gross revenue** = Total ticket revenue before any deductions
* **Net revenue** = Gross revenue minus agreed-upon expenses (sound, lights, security, etc.)

When a deal specifies a percentage of net revenue, the promoter's expenses are deducted before calculating your share. When it specifies gross, they are not.

## Next steps

Once the show is played, use the deal information to run a [Settlement](https://docs.roadcase.app/show-operations/settlements.md) and calculate the final payout.


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