How Do I Get Paid for My Scan Data?
Tobacco brands reimburse you via a monthly rebate for your scan data participation
This rebate is usually included alongside your regular buydown rebates
💡 Tip!: You do not need to invoice or request payment—rebates are issued automatically based on your program and data submission
How Much Does It Cost?
With C-Store Essentials, the Standard Store Operations plan is $59.99 per month if paid annually
The plan is $69.99 per month if paid monthly
Discounts may be available based on your fuel brand or tobacco program. Reach out to your brand rep for more info.
Why Should I Sign Up?
The Tobacco Scan Data Program helps you stay competitive while protecting your margins
Here’s how each party benefits:
Customer – Gets promotional discounts on multipacks and loyalty pricing
Retailer – Boosts competitiveness without cutting into profits
Brand – Gains insights into store compliance and promotion performance
✅ Note: It’s a win-win-win: Your customers save, you earn rebates, and the brands get accurate data
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to run multipack promotions to join?
Do I have to run multipack promotions to join?
No, but if you do, we can automatically report those promotions as part of your scan data rebate.
Is the tobacco loyalty plan required?
Is the tobacco loyalty plan required?
No, it’s optional. However, it provides additional rebate opportunities if your store supports loyalty discounts at the POS.
Can I switch providers if I’m already enrolled elsewhere?
Can I switch providers if I’m already enrolled elsewhere?
Yes! Many stores switch to CStoreEssentials.
Contact your tobacco brand help desk to request your new SFTP credentials and we’ll help with setup.
How do I know which plan I’m on?
How do I know which plan I’m on?
Log in to your C-Store Essentials account, go to Scan Data > Dashboard, and you’ll see your plan details listed per site.
Will I receive a confirmation after data is submitted?
Will I receive a confirmation after data is submitted?
Yes. You can view submission history under Scan Data > Past Submissions to confirm all files were processed successfully.