Minimum requirement guidelines have been set forth below for both Grill & Chill® and Limited Menu concepts. Please note that these are guidelines. Due to the uniqueness of each development circumstance, each situation is evaluated individually.
| Grill & Chill® | |
| Minimum net worth: | $750,000 |
| Liquid (“current”) assets: | $400,000 |
| Minimum cash available for equity into project: | $300,000 |
| Limited Menu | |
| Minimum Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Liquid ("current") assets | $175,000 |
| Minimum cash available for equity into project: | $125,000 |
Estimated Building Costs
Your costs will depend upon several factors, including the type and location of the facility. Build-outs for a fuel center/c-store with an existing shell run about $175 per square foot.
The cost of the site work and building construction for a free-standing restaurant generally range from $575,000 to $1,000,000 or more, depending on location, size of building, labor costs in the area, and other factors.
Estimated Equipment Costs
Equipment costs will vary by concept, size of facility, and other factors. Typically, equipment costs for a free-standing DQ® facility generally range between $300,000 to $410,000.
Please note that this is a very comprehensive package. Included in this estimate is equipment, POS system with back-office computer, signage, menu boards, furniture, smallwares, etc.