What is the monthly software cost for a Dq Treat franchise?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Small Format Treat Centric Location Hardware Configuration:
2 Front Counter Terminals, 2 Fingerprint Readers, 1 Mobile Printers, 1 Receipt Printers, 2 Cash Drawers, 2 Additional Cash Drawer Inserts, 2 Scanners (for Mobile) 2 KVS systems (20" Monitor, KVS Controller, KVS Bump Bar), 2 UPS Units, 1 24 Port Switch, Network Rack and Patch Panel, 2 Verifone P400 Units w/stands, 1 KVS Surge Protectors, 2 USB Sound Bars,
Monthly Finance Option
• Hardware $167.50 to $170.63 • Install $78.03 to $93.64
• Software $227.85 • AE (Tier B) $47.86
Purchase Option
• Hardware $8,557.29 to $8,779.94
• Install $3,979.53 • Average Cabling Cost $769.90
• Software $227.85 per month • AE (Tier B) $47.86 per month
Typical Treat Centric Location
Hardware Configuration:
2 Front Counter Terminals, 1 Drive Thru Terminals, 3 Fingerprint Readers, 2 Mobile Printers, 3 Receipt Printers, 3 Cash Drawers, 3 Additional Cash Drawer Inserts, 3 Scanners (for Mobile) 3 KVS systems (20" Monitor, KVS Controller, KVS Bump Bar), 3 UPS Units, 1 24 Port Switch, Network Rack and Patch Panel, 3 Verifone P400 Units w/stands, 3 KVS Surge Protectors, 3 USB Sound Bars.
Monthly Finance Option
• Hardware $251.78 to $256.98 • Install $99.88 to $130.05
• Software $265.30 • AE (Tier B) $74.91
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 the 2025 Dq Treat FDD, the monthly software costs vary depending on the store configuration. For a Small Format Treat Centric Location, the monthly software cost is $227.85. For a Typical Treat Centric Location, the monthly software cost is $265.30.
In addition to the software costs, there is also an 'AE (Tier B)' cost. For the Small Format Treat Centric Location, this is $47.86 per month, while for the Typical Treat Centric Location, it is $74.91 per month. It is important to note that these costs are in addition to hardware and installation costs, which also vary depending on the chosen financing or purchase option.
A prospective Dq Treat franchisee should carefully consider the hardware and software requirements for their specific location type and factor these ongoing monthly costs into their financial projections. Understanding the differences in costs between the Small Format and Typical Treat Centric Locations is crucial for accurate budgeting and financial planning.