What is the estimated range for additional funds (3 months) for a Dq Treat street location?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount for Captive- Venue Location(1) P | Amount for Street Location(1) P | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be Made(2) P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | When submit | ADQ |
| Fee(3) | franchise | ||||
| P | application | ||||
| Initial Training Fees and Costs(4) P |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee opening a street location should anticipate needing between $41,000 and $155,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation. These funds are intended to cover initial operating expenses. These expenses include managerial salaries, rent, debt service, local advertising, taxes, freight, office expenses, security, Payment Card Industry ("PCI") compliance, monthly service and support fees related to components of the EPOS system, credit card processing, and internet connection.
However, these additional funds do not include hourly labor or food costs beyond the initial opening inventory. The amount needed can fluctuate based on several factors. These factors include adherence to Dq Treat's operating procedures, the franchisee's management skills, local economic conditions, the local market for Dq Treat products, competition, employee compensation, the number of employees, and the sales level achieved during the initial months.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and create a detailed financial projection to estimate their actual needs for additional funds. It is important to have sufficient capital to cover these initial operating expenses to ensure a smooth launch and sustainable operation of the Dq Treat franchise. It is also important to note that these funds are "as incurred", meaning that they will be spent both prior to opening and during the first three months of operation.