What is the estimated cost for hardware purchase option for a Dq Treat franchise?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Small Format Treat Centric Location Hardware Configuration:
2 Front Counter Terminals, 2 Fingerprint Readers, 1 Mobile Printers, 1 Receipt Printers, 2 Cash Drawers, 2 Additional Cash Drawer Inserts, 2 Scanners (for Mobile) 2 KVS systems (20" Monitor, KVS Controller, KVS Bump Bar), 2 UPS Units, 1 24 Port Switch, Network Rack and Patch Panel, 2 Verifone P400 Units w/stands, 1 KVS Surge Protectors, 2 USB Sound Bars,
Purchase Option
• Hardware $8,557.29 to $8,779.94
• Install $3,979.53 • Average Cabling Cost $769.90
• Software $227.85 per month • AE (Tier B) $47.86 per month
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 Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost for the hardware purchase option varies depending on the store configuration. For a small format treat centric location, the hardware purchase option ranges from $8,557.29 to $8,779.94. This hardware configuration includes items such as front counter terminals, fingerprint readers, mobile printers, receipt printers, cash drawers, scanners, KVS systems, UPS units, a network switch, and Verifone P400 units.
In addition to the hardware costs, there are other expenses to consider. For a small format treat centric location, installation costs range from $3,979.53, with an average cabling cost of $769.90. Franchisees will also incur ongoing monthly costs for software ($227.85) and AE (Tier B) ($47.86). These figures provide a detailed breakdown of the investment required for the technology infrastructure of a Dq Treat franchise.
Prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate these costs and consider whether to finance the hardware or purchase it outright. The FDD also mentions standard configurations for existing Grill and Chill locations, existing Treat Stores, and new Grill and Chill locations, each with different hardware requirements and associated costs. It is important to note that these prices have been rounded and may vary based on cabling costs and potential upgrades, such as upgrading the KVS monitors to 27-inch versions, which would increase the overall cost.