Must Petro Stopping Center accept credit cards and other payment systems?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must be Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) compliant and remain compliant at all times.
You must submit the necessary documentation at least every calendar year to prove your compliance per our Petro System Standards.
We have the right to request proof of your PCI DSS compliance at any time.
Source: Item 14 — Other investments (FDD pages 131–208)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS). This means a franchisee must be able to accept credit cards and other electronic payment methods in a secure manner.
The Petro Stopping Center franchisee must remain PCI DSS compliant at all times and submit documentation annually to prove compliance with Petro System Standards. Petro Stopping Center retains the right to request proof of PCI DSS compliance at any time, ensuring ongoing adherence to security protocols.
Failure to maintain PCI DSS compliance could result in penalties or loss of ability to process card payments, which would significantly impact the Petro Stopping Center's revenue. Franchisees should budget for the costs of compliance, including software, hardware, and assessments, to avoid any disruptions.