What benefit does a Petro Stopping Center franchisee receive in exchange for paying the IT Security Fee?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In exchange for payment of the IT Security Fee, you will be granted access to certain software and data security technology that we provide to you.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may required to pay additional amounts to us or third parties in connection with Computer Systems (which may include other data security measures not covered by the IT Security Fee).
Source: Item 14 — Other investments (FDD pages 131–208)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Petro Stopping Center Franchise Disclosure Document, in exchange for paying the IT Security Fee, a franchisee will be granted access to certain software and data security technology provided by Petro Stopping Center.
The IT Security Fee is $100 per month, beginning the first full calendar month after the Petro Stopping Center's opening date. This fee is subject to an annual increase based on the CPI Adjustment. However, the IT Security Fee will never be less than the then-current fee, even upon renewal of the Franchise Agreement.
Petro Stopping Center may require franchisees to pay additional amounts to the company or third parties for computer systems, which may include data security measures not covered by the IT Security Fee. This means that while the IT Security Fee covers specific software and data security technology, franchisees may face additional costs for broader computer system requirements and security measures.