What responsibilities does a Dq Treat customer have regarding the equipment at the Participating Site to ensure effective Help Desk Services?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or services that have not been delivered as of the date of termination of this Participation Agreement. In the event of termination by Customer, Customer shall reimburse Vendor for any warranties that were paid in advance on behalf of Customer on a pro-rated basis from the amount paid by Customer prior to the date of termination (this amount will be provided by Vendor to Customer when notice of termination is given to Vendor).
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- Vendor will use all commercially reasonable efforts to make the Subscription Services available 24/7/365, except for (a) planned maintenance; (b) any unavailability caused by circumstances described in Section 8 below; or (c) any unavailability caused by any failure on the part of ADQ, Customer or any other person (other than Vendor and its contractors). Customer shall make all requests for support or assistance to the Help Desk.
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- In order for Vendor to perform its Help Desk Services in an effective and efficient manner, and to help ensure minimal incidents with the Equipment and Digital Signage Network, Customer is responsible for the following at the Participating Site:
- a) Following the installation of any Equipment, ensuring the proper and ongoing operation of the Equipment on a 24/7 basis, including ensuring Equipment is properly plugged into an appropriate surge protector and power source and that the power is turned on, and ensuring that each Media Player and Display, where applicable, is connected to the Internet and the Media Players are connected to the Display at all times, as well as paying all third party costs associated with such power and connectivity.
- b) Ensuring and/or verifying at the request of a Help Desk service representative that the hardware/appliance components of the equipment interfacing with or connecting to the Subscription Services are turned on and have a functioning power source in a timely manner.
- c) Ensuring and/or verifying that all Customer-provided Internet services at the Participating Location are fully functional, and if not, engaging its Internet Service Provider to resolve the issue.
- d) Power cycling any of the DMB Program equipment upon request by Vendor's Help Desk.
- e) Co-operating with Vendor or its representatives, including Level 1 Help Desk service representatives, on a timely basis to help ensure that the Subscription
their capacity, including the provision of relevant information and completion of rudimentary tasks as reasonably requested by the Level 1 Help Desk service representative. Customer will ensure that any dispatched technician to the Participating Site is provided with immediate access to the equipment interfacing with or connecting to the Subscription Services and is otherwise provided with such assistance or resources as they might reasonably request.
- f) Routine cleaning and aesthetic maintenance of all Equipment, including the removal of dust, grime or dirt using a non-abrasive cleaning agent, and the replacement of Media Player filters if and when required.
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, franchisees have several responsibilities to ensure effective Help Desk services. These include ensuring that the hardware components interfacing with subscription services are powered on and have a functioning power source when requested by a Help Desk representative. Franchisees must also verify that their internet services are fully functional and engage their internet service provider to resolve any issues.
Additionally, Dq Treat franchisees are expected to power cycle DMB Program equipment when requested by the vendor's Help Desk. They must also cooperate with the vendor or its representatives, including Level 1 Help Desk representatives, by providing relevant information and completing basic tasks as reasonably requested. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring that any dispatched technician has immediate access to the equipment and receives any necessary assistance or resources.
Dq Treat franchisees must designate a knowledgeable resource to communicate and collaborate with the PAR Help Desk, providing all necessary information such as error codes and procedures leading up to the error. Franchisees are also responsible for performing regular system and database backups and ensuring their availability when needed. Furthermore, they must provide PAR field service technicians with immediate access to RMS Equipment, operating supplies, consumables, working space, heat, light, ventilation, phone access, and electrical power. Franchisees must also stay current on all payments due to PAR and provide at least 30 days' written notice of any RMS Equipment relocation.