What is the Dq Treat franchisee responsible for regarding financing for the establishment of their franchised business?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in the development process, once the applicant receives the log-in access, please submit the information as soon as possible as the link provided in the email is only valid for 14 days.**
Restaurant Opening Timeline Considerations
Company support of your proposed project is focused on maintaining an efficient timeline from acceptance of your application through opening. If you are applying for a DQ Grill & Chill franchise and your application is approved, you may be eligible to participate in the Timeline Incentive Program, which provides an incentive for you to open your restaurant within the planned timeline.
Lender Capabilities and Requirements:
You are solely responsible for identifying and gaining commitment from a lender that enables you to manage your project within the opening timeline requirements as stated in the consent letter if consent is granted (i.e. SBA preferred and express lenders and providers with the ability to expedite lending). Company has no obligation to assist you with financing and will not adjust timelines based on your inability to timely secure appropriate financing.
Feasibility Information and Requirements:
Prior to consent, you will be required to secure feasibility information to assess necessary design and governmental approval requirements. The reliability and accuracy of the information you provide us could directly impact your project's required opening timeline. Therefore, it is essential that you provide us with reliable and accurate information on feasibility prior to consent. Company has no obligation to adjust timelines based upon your inability to timely secure any necessary design or governmental approvals.
Source: Item 10 — Financing (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are solely responsible for securing the necessary financing to manage their project within the specified opening timeline. Dq Treat has no obligation to assist franchisees in obtaining financing and will not adjust the project timelines if a franchisee is unable to secure timely financing.
To ensure a smooth project, Dq Treat emphasizes the importance of identifying and securing a lender that can expedite lending, such as SBA preferred and express lenders. Franchisees must be proactive in their financing efforts to meet the opening timeline requirements outlined in the consent letter, if consent is granted.
Furthermore, any person whose financials are being submitted to gain financial approval must submit to the Background and Patriot Checks. Once the DQ® Application has been submitted, each applicant will receive an email from our third-party vendor, Trusted Employees, containing log-in access to their website to complete the information needed to run the background and patriot checks. To avoid delays in the development process, once the applicant receives the log-in access, please submit the information as soon as possible as the link provided in the email is only valid for 14 days.