What data security standards must a Checkersrallys franchisee abide by for credit card processing?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree to abide by (i) the Payment Card Industry ("PCI") Data Security Standards enacted by the applicable Card Associations (as they may be modified at any time and from time to time or as successor standards are adopted); and (ii) all other security standards and guidelines that may be published at any time and from time to time by payment card companies and applicable to customer credit card and debit card information.
If you know or suspect a security breach, you must immediately notify us.
You will promptly identify and remediate the source of the compromise.
You assume all responsibility for providing all notices of breach or compromise and all duties to monitor credit histories and transaction concerning customers of your Franchised Restaurant.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to specific data security standards for processing credit card transactions. Checkersrallys requires franchisees to use the system and equipment that Checkersrallys mandates for credit card processing, with all associated costs borne by the franchisee.
Specifically, franchisees must comply with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards as enacted by the applicable Card Associations, including any modifications or successor standards. Additionally, franchisees must follow all other security standards and guidelines published by payment card companies that pertain to customer credit and debit card information. If a franchisee suspects a security breach, they are obligated to immediately notify Checkersrallys and promptly identify and fix the source of the problem.
Furthermore, the franchisee assumes full responsibility for providing all breach or compromise notices and monitoring credit histories and transactions of their restaurant's customers. These stipulations ensure that Checkersrallys franchisees maintain a secure environment for processing credit card data, protecting both the customer and the brand's reputation. Failure to comply with these standards could result in penalties, legal repercussions, and damage to the franchisee's and Checkersrallys's reputation.