Does ADQ or its affiliates currently offer financing arrangements to Dq Treat franchisees?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Although they may have done so in the past, ADQ and its affiliates generally do not offer financing arrangements or similar assistance to franchisees, except as explained below. Neither ADQ nor its affiliates finance any part of the initial franchise fee.
Neither ADQ nor its affiliates will offer site acquisition, equipment or leasehold financing services to you for the establishment of your franchised business. You must obtain necessary financing through third parties. ADQ periodically arranges with third party finance companies or banks to make financing programs available to franchisees. These arrangements ordinarily involve no more than arranging to put franchisees in contact with sources of financing available. There is no assurance that financing will be offered in any particular instance. If financing is offered, the financial institution independently establishes the amount, terms, interest rate and duration. Neither ADQ nor any of its affiliates receive any payments in exchange for such referrals or the
Source: Item 10 — Financing (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dq Treat Franchise Disclosure Document, ADQ and its affiliates generally do not offer direct financing arrangements to franchisees. This includes financing for the initial franchise fee, site acquisition, equipment, or leasehold improvements. Therefore, prospective Dq Treat franchisees must secure financing through third-party sources such as banks or finance companies.
ADQ may periodically arrange for third-party finance companies or banks to offer financing programs to franchisees. However, ADQ's involvement is limited to connecting franchisees with these potential financing sources. The financial institutions independently determine the amount, terms, interest rate, and duration of any financing offered. There is no guarantee that financing will be available in any specific case.
ADQ and its affiliates do not receive any compensation for referring franchisees to financing sources or for the placement of financing. Ultimately, it is the franchisee's responsibility to find and secure the necessary financing for establishing their Dq Treat franchise. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as franchisors often prefer not to bear the financial risk of directly lending to franchisees.