What it takes to be a DQ® Orange Julius® franchisee
Our basic requirements for new franchisees include a review of your background, work experience and financial capabilities. In general, we are looking for:
- Prior retail or foodservice ownership or management experience
- A proposed management plan
- The financial resources necessary to develop and operate the store
- An appreciation of and passion for building the DQ and Orange Julius brands
Financial Requirements
To qualify for an individual DQ Orange Julius mall or strip center location, you are required to demonstrate a minimum net worth of $200,000. In addition, you need liquid assets of $175,000 of which a minimum of $125,000 will be used in the project as equity. This amount must be verified as a part of the approval process. Your lender may require additional resources to meet their minimum requirements.
To qualify for an individual DQ Orange Julius street location, you are required to demonstrate a minimum net worth of $500,000. In addition, you need liquid assets of $250,000 of which a minimum of $200,000 will be used in the project as equity. This amount must be verified as a part of the approval process. Your lender may require additional resources to meet their minimum requirements.
Here is a breakdown of the financial requirements to own and/or operate a DQ® Orange Julius® store:
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25,000 |
| Ongoing Royalties: | 5% of sales |
| Ongoing Sales Promotion Fee: | 5-6% of sales |
The DQ OJ franchise agreement is a 15 year term or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
To learn more and take the next step in becoming a proud DQ Orange Julius franchisee, complete and submit our Request Info form!
DQ Orange Julius® Franchisee
Gilbert, AZ
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