For Dq Treat locations, what is required if a Participating Location needs expedited shipping?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.4.4. Ship the Equipment set forth on Participating Location Sales Order to the destination provided, to arrive approximately seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled installation date for existing locations or approximately three (3) calendar days prior to the scheduled installation date for new construction or remodeled locations. Shipping costs will be invoiced to the Participating Location. Any expedited shipping requests must be pre-approved by the Participating Location and PAR and Participating Location will be required to pay to PAR any additional shipping charges.
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 Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Participating Location requires expedited shipping, the request must be pre-approved by both the Participating Location and PAR. Furthermore, the Participating Location is responsible for paying any additional shipping charges to PAR.
Typically, equipment is shipped to arrive approximately seven calendar days before the scheduled installation date for existing locations. For new construction or remodeled locations, the equipment arrives approximately three calendar days prior to the scheduled installation date. This standard shipping timeline is what franchisees should expect unless they arrange for expedited shipping.
This policy ensures that Dq Treat franchisees have some flexibility in managing their POS system setup, but it also places the cost burden of faster shipping on the franchisee. Franchisees should carefully consider their timelines and potential costs when making decisions about expedited shipping.