When are travel and living expenses for training programs due for a Dq Treat franchise?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount for Captive- Venue Location(1) P | Amount for Street Location(1) P | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to Be Made(2) P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | When submit | ADQ |
| Fee(3) | franchise | ||||
| P | application | ||||
| Initial Training Fees and Costs(4) |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, travel and living expenses for training programs are due as they are incurred during the programs. These expenses, which range from $5,200 to $17,300 for both Captive-Venue and Street locations, are paid to transportation companies, hotels, and restaurants.
The total amount for these expenses can vary based on the number of training attendees and the types of training they complete. The estimate provided assumes that two people will attend all three training components. These training components include the MTRA (Management Training Restaurant Assessment), SERVSAFE certification, and ADQ's training program, which consists of three phases.
Prospective franchisees should budget accordingly and be prepared to handle these costs as they arise during the training period. It is important to note that these expenses are in addition to the initial training fees and costs, which are due prior to training and range from $400 to $8,400 for Captive-Venue locations and $750 to $8,400 for Street locations. These fees are paid to ADQ or third-party suppliers.