When is the initial franchise fee due for a Dq Treat franchise?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount for Captive- Venue Location(1) P | Amount for Street Location(1) P | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be Made(2) P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | When submit | ADQ |
| Fee(3) | franchise | ||||
| P |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is due when you submit your franchise application. The initial franchise fee for both Captive-Venue and Street locations is $25,000, payable as a lump sum to ADQ.
This means that a prospective Dq Treat franchisee must be prepared to pay the $25,000 fee upfront as part of the application process. This fee is in addition to other initial investment costs, such as training fees and costs, and travel and living expenses for training programs.
It's important to note that, as stated in Item 5 (as referenced in Item 7), there may be conditions under which the initial franchise fee is refundable or reduced. Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 5 of the FDD and discuss these conditions with Dq Treat to understand if they qualify for any exceptions.