Does ADQ or its affiliates provide financing for the establishment of a Dq Treat franchised business?
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
placement of any financing. It is solely your responsibility to locate and obtain, on whatever terms you can arrange, any required financing for the establishment of your franchised business.
Source: Item 10 — Financing (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dq Treat FDD, ADQ and its affiliates generally do not offer direct financing to franchisees for establishing a Dq Treat franchised business. This includes the initial franchise fee, site acquisition, equipment, or leasehold improvements.
However, Dq Treat may periodically arrange for third-party financing options through finance companies or banks. These arrangements primarily involve connecting franchisees with potential financing sources. The FDD clarifies that Dq Treat does not guarantee that financing will be offered in every instance.
If financing is available through these third-party arrangements, the financial institution independently determines the amount, terms, interest rate, and duration of the financing. Dq Treat emphasizes that it does not receive any payments or compensation for referring franchisees to these financing sources. Ultimately, it is the franchisee's responsibility to secure the necessary financing for their Dq Treat business. Prospective franchisees should be prepared to explore various financing options and understand the terms and conditions offered by third-party lenders.