For Dq Treat locations, how are required man lift costs handled?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Company may periodically establish quality standards regarding the business operations of DQ® restaurants and stores to protect the distinction, goodwill and uniformity symbolized by the Trademarks and System.
Accordingly, Licensee must maintain and comply with Company's quality standards and abide by the following conditions:
- 5.1 Restaurant Facility. The Restaurant must be constructed and equipped in accordance with Company's current approved specifications and standards pertaining to equipment, inventory, signage, fixtures, location, accessory features and design and layout of the Restaurant.
Licensee must not commence construction of the Restaurant, or purchase or lease a location for the development of the Restaurant, until Company has given written consent to Licensee's building plans and the location.
Licensee must complete the construction of the Restaurant in accordance with the approved building plans and otherwise satisfy all building plan and site work requirements without any unauthorized alterations.
If Licensee enters into a lease for the Restaurant premises, Licensee must provide the lease and all lease exhibits to Company within 5 days of its execution.
Licensee must obtain all necessary permits, licenses and architectural seals, and in all other respects comply with applicable legal requirements relating to the premises, building, signs, equipment and premises, including the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Company's consent to building plans or a site does not guarantee compliance with any legal requirements or the Restaurant's success at that site.
Company will furnish Licensee with lists of required and approved equipment, signage, fixtures and furnishings.
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)
Based on the 2025 Dq Treat Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding man lift costs is not explicitly mentioned. However, the document does state that the restaurant must be constructed and equipped according to Dq Treat's current approved specifications and standards, including equipment, signage, fixtures, location, accessory features, design, and layout.
The franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals, and must comply with all applicable legal requirements related to the premises, building, signs, and equipment, including the Americans With Disabilities Act. Dq Treat will provide the franchisee with lists of required and approved equipment, signage, fixtures, and furnishings.
Therefore, while the FDD does not specifically address man lift costs, it is implied that any equipment necessary to meet Dq Treat's standards or legal requirements would be the franchisee's responsibility. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Dq Treat whether a man lift is a required or approved piece of equipment for their location and who is responsible for the costs associated with it.