Introduction

In the gas station shop, short distances and fast processes decide whether customers buy spontaneously or opt for a competitor. With BEEP! Scan & Go Do you offer a 24/7 shopping experience, which enables cashless self-checkout around the gas pump. In this article, you will learn how gas station operators use our app to optimize the checkout process, eliminate waiting times and increase customer loyalty.

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1. Why Scan & Go in the gas station shop?

• Available 24/7: Customers fill up at night, early in the morning or on Sundays and public holidays — that's exactly when they want to do their shopping in the shop quickly.
• Encourage impulse shopping: Snacks, drinks and convenience products can be purchased faster in passing with an intuitive Scan & Go system.
• Staff relief: Staff is scarce, especially during off-peak hours. With BEEP! Reduce checkout processes and can use the team specifically for service and maintenance tasks.
• Increase sales potential: Quick checkout experiences minimize purchase cancellations and ensure that customers have more time — and budget — for impulse purchases in the shop.

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2. Optimize processes in the gas station shop

2.1 Seamless integration into the cash register system

• No change required: BEEP binds all interfaces! directly to your existing cash register system. The app retrieves product prices and inventory levels in real time.
• Diversity of payment types: Customers pay via smartphone (Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card) — without additional hardware in the shop.

2.2 Strategic placement of the scan zone

• Exit area as a checkout point: Set up one or two small tables or counter modules in the style of your shop. There, customers scan their products themselves, store them in carrying bags they have brought or provided, and can be checked by your staff if necessary.
• Highly visible signs: Ceiling and floor signs indicate the Scan & Go system as soon as you enter the shop. Add displays directly to snacks, sweets and convenience items.

2.3 Shatterproof inputs and outputs

• Durable tote bags: Provide shatterproof reusable bags that securely store glass bottles and delicate items.
• Light guidance & floor markings: A clearly marked path takes customers from the shelf to the scan zone. Simple floor stickers in corporate design provide orientation, especially on poorly lit nights.

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3. Age verification and safety requirements

3.1 Automatic product recognition

• Alcohol and tobacco: Recognize the BEEP! App automatically age-restricted items in the shopping cart, a manual ID check is required.
• Employees check on site: An employee verifies the identity document through visual inspection. Only after successful verification does he or she hand over a QR code.
• Checkout activation via QR code: Customers scan the received code in the BEEP! App, then the payment process is approved with all inclusive prices (including deposit).

3.2 Fraud prevention and control

• Digital receipt & reporting: Every transaction is automatically recorded in your cash register system. This gives you insight into order history and any cancellation activities.

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4. Marketing & Customer Loyalty at the Gas Station Shop

4.1 Create visibility

• Social media posts & stories: Show in short videos how easy Scan & Go is in the gas station shop. Use hashtags like #BEEPTankstelle or #SelfCheckout24 7.
• Newsletters & in-app notifications: Inform your regular customers about exclusive app promotions, such as “€2 discount on coffee packs when paying for apps.”

4.2 Actions for immediate start

• First-time user incentive: During the Introductory Week, offer a small discount (e.g. 10% on snacks or hot drinks) for everyone who uses BEEP! Pay.
• Coffee-to-go bonus: Reward spontaneous purchases with a digital bonus points system — every third checkout via app gives you a free coffee.
• Pump-to-shop campaign: Link gas pump and shop: Each time they refuel, customers receive a QR code that takes them directly to the app installation and self-checkout in the shop.

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5. Practical checklist for 24/7 Scan & Go Start

1. Installation & onboarding
   • Become a partner store and BEEP! -Order integration into your cash register system
   • Check product synchronization & deposit values
2. Set up scan zone
   • Place 1-2 tables near the shop (Design fits the market)
   • Provide tote bags in various sizes
   • Install ceiling and floor signs
3. Team briefing & age check
   • Short training on ID verification and QR code issuance
   • Define workflow: Recognition of alcoholic articles → ID check → QR code distribution
4. marketing measures
   • Plan social media posts & newsletters
   • Define first-time user discount and bonus program
   • Implement a pump-to-shop campaign
5. Monitoring & optimization
   • Evaluate Transaction Reports in the Cash Register System
   • Feedback round with employees after the first 14 days
   • Make adjustments (communication, placement, promotions)

Conclusion

A 24/7 shopping experience In the Gas Station Shop, not only increases customer satisfaction, but also opens up new sales potential for you. BEEP! Scan & Go Integrates seamlessly with your cash register system, takes deposit and age requirements into account and makes checkout possible at any time — quickly, intuitively and securely. Get started with BEEP now! And turn your pump & shop into a modern self-checkout station.

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