Step-By-Step Process
Add the Bottle Fee to Your POS System
Before linking a bottle fee in C-Store Essentials, ensure the fee has been added to your point-of-sale system
If it has not been added please work with your point-of-sale vendor to update it
Once the bottle fee has been added into your point-of-sale register, use the same 'code' while mapping the bottle fee into C-Store Essentials
Go to C-Store Essentials Web Account
You can access C-Store Essentials by clicking here or going to https://secure.cstorepro.com
Click the “Forgot Password” button if you need help resetting your password
Map the Bottle Fee in C-Store Essentials
On the top right side of the screen, click on the human silhouette icon
Next click on POS Settings
On the next screen, Click the Linked Code tab
Click the plus + icon to add a new item
Enter the Scan code and Item name (e.g., 1 & $0.10, 2 & $0.20)
Click Add to save the information entered
Link the Bottle Fee to Items
Once the Bottle Fee has been added and mapped, it can now be linked to any department Items under PDI-CSE Price Book
On the left side of the screen, click on Price Book
Next click on Items
Select an item to edit or add a new one
Use the Linked Item dropdown to select the appropriate bottle fee
Click the Update Item button to save the changes
For Gilbarco Passport Users
If you need to link bottle fees to multiple items, use the bulk update option under Price Book for efficiency:
Access Price Book Items
On the left side of the screen click on Price Book
Next click on Items
Click the Add New Item button
Enter a 4-digit PLU code (e.g., 1001, 1002)
Set the item name (e.g., $0.10 Deposit) and department (e.g., Bottle Deposit or Non-Tax)
Set Tax Type to Non-Tax and enter the fee under Retail Price
Click Add Item to save the information entered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a linked item?
What is a linked item?
A linked item is automatically sold with its parent item.
For example, a bottle fee is linked to a bottled beverage.
Do I need to create a separate record for each bottle fee amount?
Do I need to create a separate record for each bottle fee amount?
Yes, create a separate PLU for each fee amount required.
Can I link bottle fees to multiple items at once?
Can I link bottle fees to multiple items at once?
Yes, use the bulk update option under Price Book for this purpose.
What if the bottle fee isn’t set up in my POS system?
What if the bottle fee isn’t set up in my POS system?
You can add the bottle fee directly through C-Store Essentials, as outlined above.
Is linking bottle fees required for all items?
Is linking bottle fees required for all items?
No, only items that require a deposit fee need to have a linked bottle fee.