Who benefits from the 'Gift Solutions' mentioned in the Credit Application for a Dq Treat franchise?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the third line, enter date Participation Agreement was signed (see step #2). These two dates do not need to be the same.
- On page 2, Section 2, Election, mark your choice (Purchase or Rental). If you select Step 10. Purchase, we suggest you also select the Equipment Replacement Program to cover your Terminals in case of malfunction.
- On page 3, enter the legal entity name of the Operated Location, Participating Step 11, Franchisee or Sub-Franchisee on the first line. On the remaining lines, sign and enter your name, title, street address, city, state and zip code of the legal entity along with the date Addendum #1 is signed.
- Following page 3, complete and sign the FD Prepaid Implementation and Step 12. Boarding Form Version Dq.
- Return both completed and signed originals of the Participation Agreement and Step 13. Credit Application to the following fax number:
FAX: 1-402-916-8946
After processing your Participation Agreement, GIFT will return 1 fully executed copy of the Participation Agreement to you. Accompanying your copy of the Agreement will be a cover letter containing your GIFT Merchant ID Number and First Data Net log-on information with password to access your gift card reconciliation reports via the Internet.
Participation Agreement for U.S. Franchisees and Sub-Franchisees of DQ GC Inc.
This "Participation Agreement" is between First Data Resources, LLC, successor in interest to Gift Solutions LLC, f/k/a ValueLink, LLC ("GIFT") and _______ [insert full legal name] ("Operated Location," "Participating Franchisee" or "Sub-Franchisee"), and shall be effective on the latest date that appears in the signature block. Unless otherwise indicated herein, "party" or "parties" refer to GIFT and/or Participating Franchisee or Sub-Franchisee. "Processor" refers to GIFT and its agents. A "Designated Location" is a Dairy Queen Restaurant and/or Orange Julius Store owned and operated by Participating Franchisee or Sub-Franchisee.
Source: Item 17 — The following paragraph is added to the end of Item 17 of the Disclosure Document: (FDD pages 70–378)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dq Treat FDD, the 'Gift Solutions' program, now under First Data Resources, LLC (GIFT), involves multiple parties who benefit. Dq Treat franchisees, referred to as 'Participating Franchisees' or 'Sub-Franchisees,' benefit by being able to participate in Dq Treat's stored value card program. This allows them to accept gift cards at their locations, potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. DQ GC Inc. ('Client') benefits as they operate the stored value card program and receive data processing services from GIFT.
GIFT benefits by providing data processing and related services for Dq Treat's stored value card program. They maintain a database of card data, which includes transaction records and the current value of each card. GIFT also provides reports related to the card program. Additionally, GIFT may provide software to franchisees for accessing and managing the gift card program.
Operated Locations, Participating Franchisees, or Sub-Franchisees authorize Client and its service providers (including GIFT) to initiate debit and credit entries to their accounts for card transactions and adjustments. This setup ensures that franchisees are reimbursed for the value of gift cards redeemed at their locations, while GIFT and Client manage the overall program and associated financial transactions.