Who is responsible for the costs associated with the credit card processing system and equipment that Checkersrallys requires?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.10 Credit Cards. You agree to use the system and equipment we require for processing credit cards and any costs to do so are at your expense.
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, the franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with the credit card processing system and equipment.
Specifically, the franchisee must use the system and equipment that Checkersrallys requires for processing credit cards. The agreement stipulates that any costs incurred to use this system and equipment are the responsibility of the franchisee. This includes not only the initial setup costs but also any ongoing fees or charges associated with the credit card processing system.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to adhere to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards and any other security standards and guidelines set by payment card companies. This compliance ensures the protection of customer credit and debit card information. If a security breach is suspected or known, the franchisee must immediately notify Checkersrallys and take steps to identify and fix the source of the problem. The franchisee also assumes all responsibility for providing notices of any breach or compromise to customers and monitoring their credit histories and transactions.