What is the range for initial training fees and costs for a Dq Treat street location?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount for Captive- Venue Location(1) P | Amount for Street Location(1) P | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be Made(2) P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | When submit | ADQ |
| Fee(3) | franchise | ||||
| P |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial training fees and costs for a street location range from $750 to $8,400. These fees are paid in a lump sum prior to training and are payable to ADQ or third-party suppliers.
The initial training fees cover several components, including the MTRA (Management Training and Restaurant Assessment), SERVSAFE certification, and ADQ's training program. The MTRA costs $200 per person, while a SERVSAFE course ranges from $200 to $400 per person. ADQ's training program is more extensive, costing $3,600 per person for all three phases. However, experienced franchisees under the additional restaurant development (ARD) program may be eligible to test out of certain phases, reducing the training program cost to $2,300 or even $1,000 per person.
It's important to note that if a trainee fails to pass the People, PRIDE, and Profit Training (phase 3) within six months after completing phase 2, an additional fee of $1,000 per person is required for phase 3 completion. The FDD also mentions that if you pay the full initial franchise fee, you can send one person to ADQ's training program without paying a training fee. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these costs and conditions when budgeting for their initial investment.