Boone, NC — January 12, 2026— ECRS® announces the release of CATAPULT Fuel™, a revolutionary advancement in retail technology that allows independent retailers to integrate fuel operations into their CATAPULT® point-of-sale system with ease and flexibility.
Unified Systems for Streamlined Operations
CATAPULT Fuel changes the paradigm of complex fuel software by delivering a single-platform solution that unites fuel management with store operations, streamlining workflows, and reducing operational costs. Extending the power of the CATAPULT® retail automation suite to independent retailers’ fuel operations through CATAPULT Web Office®, CATAPULT Fuel enables retailers to experience the power of a single unified solution for store and fuel management systems.
What’s New and Why It Matters
Easy Activation: CATAPULT retailers that migrate to CATAPULT Fuel from ECRS’s legacy system, Open Fuel Server, will experience a streamlined installation process for quick implementation and minimal disruption to business operations.
CATAPULT Web Office Integration: Fuel administration now lives in the new look and feel of CATAPULT Web Office, simplifying management for operators.
Enterprise Scalability: Multi-store replication ensures consistent fuel operations across large retail networks.
Advanced Compatibility: Full integration with Allied forecourt controllers, supporting features like car wash and electronic price signs.
Prepaid Fuel Vouchers: A flexible solution for retailers with pumps distant from POS terminals, enhancing customer convenience.
Seamless, Integrated, Convenient
“CATAPULT Fuel has brought a seamless fueling experience to our store,” said Corey Wood, IT Manager at Piggly Wiggly Apalachicola. “With CATAPULT Fuel directly integrated into CATAPULT Web Office, we can easily make changes to our fueling pricing and configuration directly in Web Office, saving us much time and effort.”
A Commitment to Independents
As consumer expectations for convenience grow, having an integrated fuel management system is a competitive advantage for independent retailers. CATAPULT Fuel positions operators to meet these demands while maintaining security, automation, and simplicity. ECRS is committed to remaining at the vanguard of empowering independent retailers of all sizes to access technology solutions that help them compete and thrive. To learn more about how ECRS can revolutionize your retail operations, contact us.
About ECRS
Family-owned since 1989, ECRS is a Certified Evergreen® retail transactions and artificial intelligence solutions provider, offering simple, practical solutions that unify operations and empower independent retailers to thrive. ECRS’ revolutionary CATAPULT® POS platform, powered by Unified Transaction Logic®, is the market’s only truly unified transaction platform that seamlessly connects all retail touchpoints. With CATAPULT, all retail touchpoints—including point of sale, back office, self-checkout, deli scale, fuel pump, pharmacy, inventory, loyalty, eCommerce, and enterprise management—share one single transactional logic. Unifying hardware, software, and services, ECRS offers friction-free, cost-saving solutions that make advanced automation accessible while transforming the consumer experience.
Contact
Ryan Reynolds
For Public Relations
800.211.1172
newsroom@ecrs.com