How many Dq Treat franchises in California were terminated in 2023?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termi- nations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 2023 | 37 34 | 1 | 2 1 | 34 33 | |||
| 2024 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
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 was one termination of a Dq Treat franchise in California during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 details the status of franchised outlets, including terminations, across various states and years.
Specifically, the table tracks the number of terminations for Dq Treat direct-licensed outlets. For a prospective franchisee, this information is valuable in assessing the stability and success rate of Dq Treat franchises in specific regions. A higher number of terminations could indicate potential challenges or market saturation, while a lower number might suggest a more stable business environment.
It is important to note that this data pertains only to direct-licensed outlets and does not include information on subfranchised locations, which operate under agreements with territory operators. The FDD also includes a list in Exhibit J of all franchisees who have had a franchise terminated, canceled, or not renewed during the 2024 fiscal year, or who have not communicated with ADQ within ten weeks of the disclosure document issuance date. This list includes 20 DQ® Treat or Dairy Queen®/Limited Brazier® franchisees and 10 DQ® Treat or Dairy Queen®/Limited Brazier® territory operator subfranchisees.