For a Dq Treat franchise, what is the licensee's responsibility regarding locally furnished approved equipment?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Licensee is solely responsible for requiring that the general contractor, subcontractor and laborers are available, as determined by the construction consultant, at the appropriate times to comply with the installation schedule.
Failure to make such arrangements may delay the equipment installation.
For new locations (but not remodels) certain pieces of equipment require a breaking-in period of several days' running time.
The Licensee acknowledges that he/she is solely responsible for the final adjustments to these pieces of equipment and is aware that this may require hiring local trade services.
The Licensee is required to employ a qualified technician to make proper adjustments to the soft serve machine(s), shake machine(s), *Mr.
Misty* machine, ice machines, display freezers, walk-in cooler/freezers, fryers, chain broilers and other items.
Final equipment adjustments should occur once the machines have been operated with actual product.
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 licensee has specific responsibilities regarding equipment for new locations. The licensee is responsible for ensuring that contractors and laborers are available at the times determined by the construction consultant to comply with the equipment installation schedule. Delays in these arrangements may affect the installation timeline.
For new Dq Treat locations (excluding remodels), certain equipment requires a break-in period involving several days of running time. The franchisee is solely responsible for making the final adjustments to this equipment, which may necessitate hiring local trade services. A qualified technician must be employed to properly adjust equipment such as soft serve machines, shake machines, Mr. Misty machines, ice machines, display freezers, walk-in coolers/freezers, fryers, and chain broilers.
Final equipment adjustments for a Dq Treat franchise should occur after the machines have been operated with actual product. This ensures that the equipment is calibrated correctly under real operating conditions. The franchisee's proactive management of equipment installation, break-in, and final adjustments is crucial for the smooth opening and operation of the Dq Treat location.