What is the estimated range for utility deposits, business licenses, and government charges for a Dq Treat captive-venue location?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Deposits, Business Licenses and Government Charges(12) P | $3,000 - $7,500 | $3,000 - $15,000 | Lump sum | Prior to opening | Third party suppliers; local municipality |
- (12) This amount includes utility and security deposits and business licenses. Deposits are generally refundable, but license fees are not. For a Street location, you may be required to submit an impact study to a local government agency to receive necessary local permits and approvals for your store. These estimates may be significantly higher in some unique jurisdictions where local authorities may require fees in excess of $100,000 for electrical, sewer/water and/or other miscellaneous connections.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for utility deposits, business licenses, and government charges for a captive-venue location ranges from $3,000 to $7,500. These costs are paid as a lump sum prior to opening to third-party suppliers and the local municipality.
It's important to note that while deposits are generally refundable, license fees are typically not. For a street location, Dq Treat franchisees may be required to submit an impact study to a local government agency to receive necessary local permits and approvals for their store. The FDD notes that these estimates may be significantly higher in some unique jurisdictions where local authorities may require fees in excess of $100,000 for electrical, sewer/water and/or other miscellaneous connections.
Prospective Dq Treat franchisees should confirm these figures with the franchisor and local municipalities to get a more precise estimate for their specific location. Understanding the potential non-refundable portion of these initial costs is crucial for accurate financial planning.