From whom must Dq Treat Operated Locations, Participating Franchisees or Sub-Franchisees obtain all Cards for the Program?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Operated Locations, Participating Franchisee or Sub-Franchisee will obtain all Cards for the Program from Client.
A "Card" is a Client-issued plastic card with a magnetic stripe that accesses Card Data.
Operated Locations, Participating Franchisee or Sub-Franchisee acknowledges that Client is responsible for the control and distribution of Cards to Operated Locations, Participating Franchisee or Sub-Franchisee under the Programa
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 Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Operated Locations, Participating Franchisees, and Sub-Franchisees must obtain all Cards for the Program from Client. The document defines a "Card" as a Client-issued plastic card with a magnetic stripe that accesses Card Data.
This means that franchisees do not have the option to choose their own card providers or create their own cards for the program. Dq Treat's Client maintains control over the card issuance and distribution process.
This requirement ensures consistency and standardization across all participating locations within the Dq Treat franchise system. It also allows the Client to maintain control over the security and functionality of the cards used in the program. Prospective franchisees should confirm who the Client is and understand the processes for ordering and receiving cards to ensure smooth operation of the program at their location.