How many company-owned Dq Treat outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 289 | 376 | 87 |
| 2023 | 376 | 371 | -5 | |
| 2024 | 371 | 358 | -13 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 289 | 376 | 87 |
| 2023 | 376 | 371 | -5 | |
| 2024 | 371 | 358 | -13 |
Source: Item 20 — UItem 20U***:** U**Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 56–67)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero company-owned outlets at the start of 2024. This information is based on the systemwide outlet summary for the years 2022 to 2024.
The table provides a breakdown of franchised and company-owned Dq Treat outlets, as well as total outlets, at the start and end of each year, along with the net change. For company-owned outlets, the numbers remained consistent across 2022, 2023, and 2024, with zero outlets at the beginning and end of each year. This suggests that Dq Treat primarily focuses on a franchise business model rather than operating company-owned stores.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Dq Treat's financial performance and brand reputation are largely dependent on the success of its franchisees. The absence of company-owned stores might mean less direct control by the franchisor over individual store operations, placing greater importance on the training, support, and oversight provided to franchisees. It also suggests that Dq Treat may not be directly competing with its franchisees, which can be a positive aspect for franchisee profitability and growth.