Regarding landscaping for a Dq Treat location, is it required to contract with a local landscape architect to prepare drawings and incorporate them into the site drawings?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- A provision has been made within the drawings for landscaping. It is recommended that Licensee contract with a local landscape architect to prepare the drawings and incorporate them into the site drawings. This should be a part of the general contractor's price, and Licensee should ensure contractors provide bids for this work.
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 Franchise Disclosure Document, while it is not explicitly required, it is recommended that franchisees contract with a local landscape architect to prepare landscaping drawings and incorporate them into the site plans.
This recommendation is part of the site work considerations for establishing a Dq Treat location. The FDD advises that this cost should be included in the general contractor's price, and franchisees should ensure that contractors provide bids for this specific aspect of the work.
While Dq Treat does not mandate the use of a landscape architect, following this recommendation can help ensure that the landscaping aligns with the overall site design and local requirements, potentially avoiding future issues or modifications. It is the franchisee's responsibility to verify compliance with local, state, and federal laws and building code requirements and to revise the plans accordingly, bearing the cost of such revisions.