Is it the Dq Treat franchisee's responsibility to locate and obtain financing?
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).
Source: Item 10 — Financing (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dq Treat FDD, franchisees are solely responsible for securing financing. Dq Treat has no obligation to assist franchisees in obtaining financing and will not adjust project timelines based on a franchisee's inability to secure funding in a timely manner.
To maintain an efficient timeline from application acceptance to opening, Dq Treat focuses its support on the proposed project. If an applicant is approved for a DQ Grill & Chill franchise, they may be eligible for the Timeline Incentive Program, which incentivizes opening the restaurant within the planned timeline.
As part of the application process, individuals with an ownership interest or those submitting financials for approval must undergo a Criminal Background and Patriot Check via a third-party vendor. Applicants receive an email with login access to complete the necessary information for these checks, which must be submitted promptly to avoid delays.
Prior to receiving consent, franchisees must also secure feasibility information to assess design and governmental approval requirements. The accuracy of this information directly impacts the project's timeline, and Dq Treat is not obligated to adjust timelines based on delays in securing necessary approvals.