DQOC Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not answered below please do not hesitate to contact us.

1. What is the DQOC and why does it exist?
2. Are DQOC endorsed products the same quality as IDQ endorsed products?
3. Which products does the DQOC endorse?
4. Where can I purchase DQOC endorsed products and services?
5. Is there a DQOC endorsed distributor in my area?
6. There is not a DQOC endorsed distributor in my area. What do I do?
7. Do I have to be a member of the DQOA to purchase DQOC endorsed product?
8. How does the DQOC track my purchases?
9. What are dividends?
10. How do I earn dividends?
11. Can you estimate what my dividend will be?
12. When will I receive my dividend check?
13. I own more than one store, why did I receive only one dividend check?
14. I became a member part way through the year but have been purchasing DQOC endorsed products all year. Will the purchases made before I became a member be eligible for dividends?
15. I sold my store part way through the year. Who gets the dividend?
16. I received an IRS tax form (1099) in the mail. What is this for?

What is the DQOC and why does it exist?
Please visit the DQOC History page.
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Are DQOC endorsed products the same quality as IDQ endorsed products?
Yes. Before the DQOC can endorse a product it must be approved by IDQ.
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Which products does the DQOC endorse?
Please visit our products page for a full list of DQOC endorsed products and services.
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Where can I purchase DQOC endorsed products and services?
DQOC endorsed products are made available through our DQOC endorsed distributors. Please visit our endorsed distributors page to see if one services your area. The DQOC also endorses services and programs such as equipment, parts, insurance and more which are available to all franchisees and can be found on our products page.
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Is there a DQOC endorsed distributor in my area?
You can view our endorsed distributor's service areas on our distributors page.
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There is not a DQOC endorsed distributor in my area. What do I do?
In some areas there is not enough franchisee support to justify endorsing a distributor. It is up to the franchisees to show enough support to establish an endorsed distributor. If this is not possible franchisees can still take advantage of DQOC endorsed services and programs.
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Do I have to be a member of the DQOA to purchase DQOC endorsed products?
No, but in order to be eligible for dividends you must be a member of the DQOA.
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How does the DQOC track my purchases?
All purchases of DQOC endorsed products and services are reported to the DQOC by our endorsed distributors and service providers.
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What are dividends?
Dividends are monies paid out to DQOA members who purchase DQOC endorsed products and services throughout the calendar year.
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How do I earn dividends
In order to be eligible to receive dividends you must be a paid member of the DQOA. Then all you have to do is purchase DQOC endorsed products and services.
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Can you estimate what my dividend will be
No. The process used to calculate dividends is a bit complicated and depends on variables that change year to year like which member's bought which products and how much. For these reasons it is not possible to accurately estimate a member's dividend amount
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When will I receive my dividend check?
Dividends for members in good standing are calculated in April following the calendar year any purchases were made. Dividends are based on January 1st through December 31st purchases of the previous year. For example the dividend check for purchases made January through December 2005 would be paid out in April 2006.
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I own more than one store, why did I receive only one check?
If your stores are under one company name and/or federal tax ID number they are processed under one member account and receive one dividend check. Each tax ID number receives its own check.
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I became a member part way through the year but have been purchasing DQOC endorsed products all year. Will the purchases made before I became a member be eligible for dividends?
Any purchases made during the calendar year will be eligible for dividends as long as dues are received before the cutoff date which is typically September 1st.
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I sold my store part way through the year. Who gets the dividend?
The dividend will be mailed to the last paid member we show owning the store. If your store was sold to a non-member you will receive the dividend. If your store was sold to a member then they will get the dividend. It is up to you to determine how or if the dividend will be split.
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I received an IRS tax form (1099) in the mail. What is this for?
This form is a 1099. We are required to report all money we send to you to the IRS, including dividends and incentive program dollars over $600.00.
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