What must a Checkersrallys franchisee do if they suspect a security breach related to credit card data?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 the 2025 Checkersrallys Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee suspects a security breach, they must immediately notify Checkersrallys. The franchisee is also responsible for identifying and fixing the source of the security problem.
Checkersrallys franchisees must use the credit card processing systems and equipment that Checkersrallys requires. The franchisee bears the costs of using these systems. Franchisees must follow the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards and any other security guidelines published by payment card companies regarding customer credit and debit card information.
Furthermore, the franchisee assumes all responsibility for providing all notices of breach or compromise and all duties to monitor credit histories and transactions concerning customers of their franchised restaurant. This means the franchisee is responsible for informing affected customers and keeping an eye on their credit and transaction records after a breach.