What is the estimated range for hardware costs associated with a Dq Treat franchise?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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* New construction stores will follow the "New Store Grill and Chill" standard below and will not typically have a Site Survey.
Hardware and Installation price ranges reflect variation in cabling cost. These prices have been rounded.
Standard Grill and Chill Location
Hardware Configuration:
2 Front Counter Terminals, 2 Drive Thru Terminals, 4 Fingerprint Readers, 2 Mobile Printers, 3 Receipt Printers, 3 Cash Drawers, 3 Additional Cash Drawer Inserts, 3 Scanners (for Mobile) 6 KVS systems (20" Monitor, KVS Controller, KVS Bump Bar), 4 UPS Units, 1 24 Port Switch, Network Rack and Patch Panel, 3 Verifone P400 Units w/stands, 3 KVS Surge Protectors, 6 USB Sound Bars,
Monthly Finance Option
| • | Hardware | $325.65 to $336.05 |
|---|---|---|
| • | Install | $105.08 to $140.45 |
| • | Software | $295.47 |
| • | AE (Tier B) | $101. 96 |
Purchase Option
| • | Hardware | $16,671.37 to $17,167.64 |
|---|---|---|
| • | Install | $5,364.30 |
| • | Average Cabling Cost | $1,798.85 |
| • | Software | $295.47 per month |
| • | AE (Tier B) | $101. 96 per month |
**Small Format Treat Centric Location Hardware Configurat
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 hardware costs for a small format treat centric location range from $8,557.29 to $8,779.94 if the purchase option is selected. For a typical treat centric location, the hardware costs under the purchase option range from $12,833.41 to $13,106.74. These costs do not include installation or cabling.
The FDD also provides monthly finance options for hardware. For a small format treat centric location, the monthly finance option for hardware ranges from $167.50 to $170.63. For a typical treat centric location, the monthly finance option for hardware ranges from $251.78 to $256.98.
It is important to note that these hardware configurations include items such as front counter terminals, fingerprint readers, mobile printers, receipt printers, cash drawers, scanners, KVS systems, UPS units, a network rack and patch panel, Verifone units, and USB sound bars. The specific hardware required may vary based on a site survey, and additional items may be needed, potentially increasing the overall cost. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the standard configurations and discuss any potential additional hardware requirements with Dq Treat to get a more precise estimate for their specific location.