Gate Petroleum Co., Jacksonville, Florida, has chosen Invento by Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s (GVR) Passport point of sale (POS) platform to install in all of its convenience stores.
The Passport Retail Platform from retail and payment technology company gives convenience retailers the ability to cater to loyalty programs, self-checkout and made-to-order (MTO) foodservice. The user interface allows new employees to train in 20 minutes or less. In some cases, employees can even train themselves using the Passport Resource Center. It also offers a 24/7 help desk.
“Providing the best service to our customers is a foundation of Gate’s business,” said John Cockerham, vice president of operations for Gate. “This includes ensuring a seamless technology experience in stores and at the pump. After reviewing the available options, we determined that Invenco by GVR’s connected and integrated offerings met the high standards we expect for technology partners, in particular their ability to play a more agnostic role integrating with legacy programs.”
Gate recently completed its Passport rollout at all of its 72 stores. Guardian Fueling Solutions played a key role in the sale, installation and support process throughout the six-month rollout, according to Gate.
Gate Petroleum Co. is No. 101 on CSP’s 2024 Top 202 ranking of convenience-store chains by store count.
The convenience-store chain will be adding MTO food service to more than 30 locations in the coming months, it said. All future Gate sites will be installed with GVR Encore 700 fuel dispensers, the company added.
Gate’s selection of Greensboro, North Carolina-based Invenco by GVR’s Passport platform came after years of careful consideration and review of the competitive landscape. The company's selection was made based on several key attributes, including the ability to control both Wayne and GVR dispensers as well as remotely manage and monitor all stores with Passport Instore.
“Partnering with Gate represents another significant milestone on our journey to redefine convenience, together—and we look forward to driving innovation and achieving exceptional results with them,” said Karthik Ganapathi, president of Invenco by GVR. “This contract underscores the strength of Passport and our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions.”
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