What is the geographic relocation limit for a Dq Treat store under the relocation policy?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADQ has a relocation policy that permits qualifying franchisees with a Street location that sign a new franchise agreement and the relocation addendum to relocate a store within two miles of the current store location, provided the location is of the same type. For instance, a Street location outside of a mall cannot relocate within a mall. The timeframes detailed in the paragraph above apply to this relocation policy. Relocating franchisees do not need to pay an initial franchise fee, although relocating franchisees must meet the then-current training requirements (including payment of any fees and/or costs) and must purchase construction consultation services and prototype building plans (if the location is freestanding). See Item 7 for more information on these costs. Relocating franchisees may pay reduced continuing license fees and sales promotion program fees, depending on the circumstances. See Item 6 for more information. The relocation policy is subject to ADQ's prior written consent and the other relocation standards contained in the franchise agreement and any applicable lease (see Item 9). The relocation policy does not apply to non-system food or Captive-venue locations.
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What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the relocation policy allows franchisees with a Street location to relocate their store within two miles of the current location, provided the new location is of the same type (e.g., a Street location outside of a mall cannot relocate within a mall). This policy applies only if the franchisee signs a new franchise agreement and a relocation addendum.
Several conditions apply to this relocation. The new location must be of the same type as the original. The relocation policy does not apply to non-system food or Captive-venue locations. The relocation is also subject to Dq Treat's prior written consent and adherence to the relocation standards outlined in the franchise agreement and any applicable lease.
Relocating franchisees benefit from not having to pay an initial franchise fee. However, they must still meet the current training requirements, which may include fees and costs, and they are required to purchase construction consultation services and prototype building plans if the new location is freestanding. Depending on the specific circumstances, relocating franchisees may also be eligible for reduced continuing license fees and sales promotion program fees.
It is important for prospective Dq Treat franchisees to understand these relocation terms, as they provide some flexibility but also impose specific requirements and limitations. Franchisees should carefully review the franchise agreement and any applicable lease to fully understand the relocation standards and ensure they can meet the necessary conditions.