Since when has DQTR conducted the Dq Treat business?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
DQTR owns and operates two DQ Grill & Chill® restaurants in Minnesota, one of which serves as a training facility for ADQ personnel and franchisees. DQTR has conducted the DQ® business since June 2003. DQTR has entered into agreements with ADQ substantially similar to the form franchise agreement in place at the time for other franchised locations. DQTR does not and has not issued franchises in any line of business.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor, and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dq Treat FDD, DQTR, an affiliate of ADQ, has been conducting the DQ business since June 2003. DQTR owns and operates two DQ Grill & Chill restaurants in Minnesota, one of which serves as a training facility for ADQ personnel and franchisees. It is important to note that DQTR has agreements with ADQ that are substantially similar to the franchise agreements in place for other franchised locations. However, DQTR itself does not issue franchises in any line of business.
This distinction is important for prospective franchisees to understand. While DQTR has significant experience operating DQ Grill & Chill restaurants, its role is primarily operational and supportive rather than being a franchisor. Franchisees will interact with ADQ for franchising matters, while DQTR may play a role in training and operational support.
Understanding the relationship between ADQ and its affiliates like DQTR can provide valuable insights into the support and resources available to franchisees. While DQTR's operational experience since 2003 demonstrates a long-term commitment to the DQ brand, franchisees should focus on ADQ for all franchising-related matters, as DQTR does not grant franchises.