What is the Dq Treat franchisee required to do regarding final review and approval of the Plans?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- OWNERSHIP AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE PLANS--If the Plans are modified by anyone other than ADQ, Licensee shall submit a copy of the modified plans to ADQ for review and written approval. Construction of a modified building shall not commence without plan approval from ADQ. ADQ must approve in writing any proposed alteration to previously approved building plans, including those ADQ or designee prepares. Further, if your local architect makes revisions to ADQ Plans, these revisions shall become the property of ADQ, and ADQ has the right to use those plans in any manner in the future.
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- EXPIRATION OF PLANS-- Plans provided by ADQ are valid for six months from the date of issuance. After the six-month time period, Plans will no longer be valid unless Licensee has obtained a written extension from ADQ.
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, if anyone other than ADQ modifies the plans, the franchisee must submit a copy of the modified plans to ADQ for review and written approval. Construction cannot begin on a modified building without plan approval from ADQ.
Furthermore, Dq Treat requires written approval for any proposed alteration to previously approved building plans, including those prepared by ADQ or its designee. If a local architect makes revisions to ADQ Plans, these revisions become the property of ADQ, and ADQ has the right to use those plans in any manner in the future.
Plans provided by ADQ are valid for six months from the date of issuance. After this six-month period, the plans are no longer valid unless the franchisee obtains a written extension from ADQ. This ensures that all construction and modifications align with Dq Treat's brand standards and operational requirements.