What is a Pump It Up franchisee responsible for regarding their LAN for payment processing?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pcisecuritystandards.org/merchants/) You must have an understanding of these standards and how they pertain to the day-to-day operations of your business.
You must implement and maintain a PCI-compliant LAN for payment processing, reservation system access, sales reporting, and all other general office functions requiring internet access. You will be responsible to ensure that your LAN complies with our System Standards and all current PCI Compliance Standards including but not limited to: (1) purchase and maintenance of routing equipment capable of providing multiple VLAN's (Virtual Networks) and a firewall to isolate the traffic on each VLAN as directed by PCI Standards; (2) installation and maintenance of network wiring and faceplates to all necessary areas of your building; (3) regular maintenance and testing of routing equipment for PCI security standards. We strongly recommend that you secure additional services through a third-party vendor to ensure that you meet PCI Compliance Standards and complete an annual PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire. The estimated annual cost of required upgrades and maintenance for the POpS System and Computer System is between $100 and $2,000.
Although the minimum requirements of the POpS System are intended to meet PCI compliance regulations, it is your responsibility to assure that the store network also meets PCI compliance rules. You should obtain the services of a third-party company to routinely test and advise you regarding your compliance.
You are required to maintain high-speed internet access during normal business hours for regular business use. The internet speed must be sufficient for normal busi
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISORS'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 30–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for implementing and maintaining a PCI-compliant Local Area Network (LAN) for payment processing, reservation system access, sales reporting, and other general office functions requiring internet access. This includes ensuring the LAN complies with Pump It Up's System Standards and all current PCI Compliance Standards.
Specifically, the franchisee must purchase and maintain routing equipment capable of providing multiple VLAN's (Virtual Networks) and a firewall to isolate the traffic on each VLAN as directed by PCI Standards. They are also responsible for the installation and maintenance of network wiring and faceplates to all necessary areas of the building, as well as regular maintenance and testing of routing equipment for PCI security standards.
Pump It Up strongly recommends that franchisees secure additional services through a third-party vendor to ensure they meet PCI Compliance Standards and complete an annual PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire. The estimated annual cost of required upgrades and maintenance for the POpS System and Computer System is between $100 and $2,000. While the minimum requirements of the POpS System are intended to meet PCI compliance regulations, it remains the franchisee's responsibility to ensure the store network also meets PCI compliance rules, and they should obtain third-party services for routine testing and advice regarding compliance.
Additionally, franchisees are required to maintain high-speed internet access during normal business hours, with a minimum speed of 30 MBPS download and 5 MBPS upload, sufficient for regular business use.