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Is Petro Stopping Center required to acquire and use designated computer systems?

Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

and our Affiliates may retain all revenue and other remuneration we receive from Approved Suppliers or Preferred Vendors without restriction (unless the supplier or vendor requires otherwise). We, in our sole judgment, may concentrate purchases with one or more Approved Suppliers or Preferred Vendors to obtain lower prices, advertising support and/or services for the benefit of us, our Affiliates and Petro Centers, or for any other reason that we deem appropriate. We may establish supply facilities or servicing capabilities owned by us or our Affiliates which we may designate as an Approved Supplier or Preferred Vendor.

  • 7.9 Computer Systems. You must acquire and use the Computer Systems. You must provide your own network and telecommunications services, with technology we designate and you must utilize redundant "back-up" systems meeting our Petro System Standards. We may require you to obtain specified Computer Systems and may modify specifications for any components of the Computer System or related services from time to time. Our modifications and specifications for components of the Computer System may require you to incur costs to purchase, lease or license new or modified computer hardware or software and to obtain service and support for the Computer Systems during the Term. You agree to incur such costs in connection with obtaining the computer hardware and software comprising the Computer Systems (or additions or modifications). Within 30 days after you receive notice from us, you must obtain the components of the Computer Systems that we designate and require. The Computer Systems must be capable of connecting your Petro Center's Computer System with our Computer Systems so that we can review the results of your Petro Center's operations in accordance with this Agreement. We also have the right to charge you a systems fee (the "Computer Systems Fee") for any proprietary software that we license to you and other maintenance and support services that we, or our Affiliates, furnish to you related to the Computer Systems. You agree to comply with the terms of any "terms of use," "privacy policies," "information security policies," or "user rules" we may designate in our sole discretion relating to the Computer System and any website we designate. You recognize that certain components and proprietary technology utilized by the Petro Center may be furnished to you pursuant to a sublicense or license we have obtained from a third-party owner, developer or manufacturer.

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 are required to acquire and use specific computer systems. The franchisee must also provide their own network and telecommunications services, utilizing technology designated by Petro Stopping Center, including redundant back-up systems that meet Petro System Standards.

Petro Stopping Center may require franchisees to obtain specified computer systems and may modify the specifications for any components or related services. These modifications may require the franchisee to incur costs to purchase, lease, or license new or modified computer hardware or software, as well as to obtain service and support for the computer systems during the term of the agreement. Franchisees must obtain the designated components within 30 days of notice from Petro Stopping Center.

The computer systems must be capable of connecting the Petro Center's system with Petro Stopping Center's systems, allowing the franchisor to review the franchisee's operations. Petro Stopping Center also has the right to charge a systems fee, referred to as the Computer Systems Fee, for any proprietary software licensed to the franchisee and for other maintenance and support services provided by Petro Stopping Center or its affiliates. Franchisees must also install and maintain certain security software, such as virus protection and firewalls, as designated by Petro Stopping Center and maintain Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) compliance.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.