How many total hours of on-the-job training are included in the Dq Treat training program?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
periodically alter the training program.
TRAINING PROGRAM
| (3) SubjectP | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On The-Job Training | (4) LocationP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product & Equipment and Service, Management, | |||
| (1) | |||
| and Financial Basics | |||
| Training (Phases 1 and 2)P | |||
| Store Operations (product preparation, equipment, | 0 | 32 | |
| shift | |||
| positions work | |||
| experience) | |||
| Customer Service | 0 | 2 | |
| Store Operations (shift positions, managing shifts, | 0 | 92 | |
| management function modules) | |||
| Sanitation | 0 | 2 | At a DQ® |
| Safety | 0 | 2 | location |
| Marketing | 0 | 2 | |
| Financial Management (cash management, | 0 | 2 | |
| recordkeeping) | |||
| Register/Back Office System | 0 | 8 | |
| (2) People, PRIDE and Profit Training (Phase 3)P Facility Management (service profit chain, DQ Capability Model function) | 0 3 | 0 0 | |
| Human Resource Management (training, | 7 | 0 | Classroom in |
| supervising, retaining, coaching, evaluating) | |||
| Customer Service/PRIDE/Speed of Service/Local | 4 | 0 | Minneapolis, |
| Marketing | MN, or other | ||
| Situational Leadership | 8 | 0 | location ADQ |
| Goals/Change | 4 | 0 | designates |
| Management/ Time Management | |||
| Financial Management (cost of goods sold, | 6 | 0 | |
| recordkeeping, labor cash management, | |||
| controllables) | |||
| Total: | 32 | 142 |
- (1) Product & Equipment and Service, Management, and Financial Basics Training (phases 1 and 2) is scheduled as close to the projected date of your opening as is reasonably possible, must be completed within 6 months
Source: Item 11 — UItem 11U***:** U**Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 37–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total hours of on-the-job training amount to 142 hours. This on-the-job training is divided into several key areas.
The training encompasses store operations, including product preparation, equipment usage, and shift positions, totaling 32 hours. Customer service training accounts for 2 hours. An additional 92 hours are dedicated to store operations, focusing on shift positions and management function modules. Sanitation and safety each receive 2 hours of on-the-job training, while marketing and financial management (cash management and recordkeeping) each include 2 hours. The register/back office system training requires 8 hours.
Prospective franchisees should note that this comprehensive on-the-job training is a significant investment by Dq Treat in ensuring consistent store operations and customer service. This detailed training program aims to equip franchisees and their staff with the necessary skills to manage various aspects of the business, from food preparation to financial management. The structured approach to training suggests a commitment to maintaining brand standards and operational efficiency across all Dq Treat locations.