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: 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:- Open the show from the calendar
- Navigate to the Deal tab
- Select the deal type
- 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 |
Deal status
Deals move through a workflow:- Draft — Initial entry, still being negotiated
- Confirmed — Deal terms are locked in
- 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.)