What is the purpose of the PCI Requirements for a Beyond Juicery Eatery?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, you must ensure compliance with Payment Card Industry ("PCI") Data Security Standard ("DSS") Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures and other applicable PCI requirements ("PCI Requirements"). The purpose of the PCI Requirements is to ensure the protection and privacy of customer information and credit card numbers. The PCI Requirements require secured data connections and other steps to protect information. The PCI Requirements are substantial and complex and change regularly, so you must devote material business and management time and effort to your compliance efforts. You could incur significant liability if there is credit card fraud and you have not complied with the PCI Requirements.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures, as well as other applicable PCI requirements. These PCI Requirements are in place to ensure the protection and privacy of customer information and credit card numbers.
To meet these requirements, Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisees must establish secured data connections and take other necessary steps to safeguard customer data. The FDD emphasizes that PCI Requirements are substantial, complex, and subject to regular changes.
Therefore, franchisees must dedicate significant time and effort to maintain compliance. Failure to comply with PCI Requirements can expose a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisee to significant liability in the event of credit card fraud. Prospective franchisees should be prepared to invest the necessary resources to meet these evolving security standards.