Are Dq Treat relocating franchisees required to meet the then-current training requirements?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ADQ has a relocation policy that permits qualifying franchisees with a Street location that sign a new franchise agreement and the relocation addendum to relocate a store within two miles of the current store location, provided the location is of the same type. For instance, a Street location outside of a mall cannot relocate within a mall. The timeframes detailed in the paragraph above apply to this relocation policy. Relocating franchisees do not need to pay an initial franchise fee, although relocating franchisees must meet the then-current training requirements (including payment of any fees and/or costs) and must purchase construction consultation services and prototype building plans (if the location is freestanding). See Item 7 for more information on these costs. Relocating franchisees may pay reduced continuing license fees and sales promotion program fees, depending on the circumstances. See Item 6 for more information. The relocation policy is subject to ADQ's prior written consent and the other relocation standards contained in the franchise agreement and any applicable lease (see Item 9). The relocation policy does not apply to non-system food or Captive-venue locations.
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What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who relocate their store are required to meet the then-current training requirements. Specifically, if a Dq Treat franchisee with a Street location signs a new franchise agreement and relocation addendum to relocate within two miles of their current location (provided it remains a Street location), they must fulfill the training requirements in place at that time. This includes covering any associated fees or costs.
In addition to the training requirements, relocating Dq Treat franchisees must purchase construction consultation services and prototype building plans, especially if the new location is a freestanding building. Item 7 of the FDD provides further details on these costs. Depending on the specific circumstances of the relocation, franchisees may be eligible for reduced continuing license fees and sales promotion program fees, as detailed in Item 6 of the FDD.
It's important to note that this relocation policy is subject to Dq Treat's prior written consent and adherence to the relocation standards outlined in the franchise agreement and any applicable lease, as mentioned in Item 9. The relocation policy does not extend to non-system food or Captive-venue locations. This means that franchisees considering relocation need to carefully review all the requirements and potential costs involved, including training, construction, and any applicable fees, while also ensuring they meet Dq Treat's standards and obtain the necessary approvals.