Must a Capriottis Sandwich Shop franchisee remain PCI-DSS compliant at all times?
Capriottis_Sandwich_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must remain PCI-DSS compliant at all times and contract with our approved Internet service provider to establish a fully-managed virtual private network and firewall. Our POS provider will provide the following services to ensure PCI-DSS compliance: managed firewall and support of network; filtering and content control; firewall logging and reporting; PCI compliance assistance from PCI experts; on-line self-assessment questionnaire submission; quarterly PCI vulnerability scanning; system log-in and file integrity monitoring; and PCI compliant multi-factor remote access.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 33–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Capriottis Sandwich Shop Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must remain PCI-DSS compliant at all times. This means that franchisees must adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, which is a set of security standards designed to protect credit card data.
To ensure compliance, Capriottis Sandwich Shop requires franchisees to contract with their approved Internet service provider to establish a fully-managed virtual private network and firewall. The POS provider will offer services such as managed firewall and network support, filtering and content control, firewall logging and reporting, PCI compliance assistance from PCI experts, on-line self-assessment questionnaire submission, quarterly PCI vulnerability scanning, system log-in and file integrity monitoring, and PCI compliant multi-factor remote access.
Maintaining PCI-DSS compliance is crucial for protecting customer data and preventing fraud. Failure to comply can result in significant fines and penalties, as well as damage to the Capriottis Sandwich Shop brand's reputation. By mandating the use of approved providers and specific security measures, Capriottis Sandwich Shop aims to help franchisees meet these requirements and safeguard their businesses and customers.