What are the specific obligations of a Dq Treat franchisee regarding waste disposal and recycling (Item 9)?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Item 9: UItem 9U***:** F**Franchisee's Obligations
| Obligation | Section in agreement | Disclosure document item |
|---|---|---|
| g. Compliance with standards | Franchise Agreement – Section 6 | Items 11 and 16 |
| and policies/Operating | ||
| Manual |
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Dq Treat Franchise Disclosure Document's Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations. However, it does not explicitly detail the specific requirements for waste disposal and recycling. Instead, Item 9 provides a table that cross-references obligations with sections in the franchise agreement and other items in the disclosure document.
Based on the table, general compliance with standards and policies, as well as adherence to the Dq Treat Operating Manual, are franchisee obligations. These are referenced in Section 6 of the Franchise Agreement and Items 11 and 16 of the FDD. It is likely that specific waste disposal and recycling procedures would be detailed within the Operating Manual, as that is where day-to-day operational procedures are typically documented in a franchise system.
A prospective Dq Treat franchisee should carefully review Section 6 of the Franchise Agreement, along with Items 11 and 16 of the FDD, and should also request a copy of the Operating Manual to fully understand their responsibilities regarding waste disposal and recycling. It would be prudent to ask the franchisor directly for clarification on these specific obligations during the due diligence process.