What is the 'Additional Training Fee' for Spray Net, and when is it charged?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
C. Additional and Refresher Training.
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- Required Additional Training. Franchisor may, as it deems appropriate in its discretion, develop additional and refresher training courses, and require Franchisee, its Designated Manager and any other SN Specialist to attend such courses no more frequently than: (i) two (2) sessions of additional/refresher training year, which, combined will not exceed seven (7) total days and may take place at Franchisor's designated training facility; and (ii) twenty-four (24) hours of additional or refresher training via online learning management system ("LMS") or other medium that allows for remote attendance and completion ("Additional Training"). Franchisor will not require Franchisee to pay its then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, in connection with any Additional Training that Franchisor requires under this Section, but Franchisee will be responsible for the costs and expenses incurred in connection with Franchisee and its designated personnel attending such training, which may take place at a training facility that Franchisor designates.
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- Requested Additional Training and/or On-Site Assistance. Franchisor may also provide
Additional Training or other on-site assistance at Franchisee's reasonable written request, subject to: (i) the schedule and availability of Franchisor's training personnel; and (ii) Franchisee paying Franchisor's then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, for each trainer that is provided in connection with the requested Additional Training, as well as Franchisee covering the costs and expenses that such personnel incur in providing such training. Franchisor will provide Additional Training under this Section as it deems appropriate in its discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may need to pay an 'Additional Training Fee' under certain circumstances. Spray Net may offer additional training or on-site assistance if a franchisee makes a written request. However, this is subject to the availability of Spray Net's training personnel. If Spray Net provides the requested additional training, the franchisee must pay Spray Net's then-current 'Additional Training Fee,' along with covering the costs of lodging and travel for each trainer. The franchisee is also responsible for covering any expenses incurred by the personnel providing the training. Spray Net will provide additional training under this section as it deems appropriate in its discretion.
Spray Net may also develop additional and refresher training courses, requiring franchisees, their designated managers, and any other SN Specialists to attend such courses. This required additional training is limited to two sessions per year, not exceeding seven total days, at Spray Net's designated training facility, and up to twenty-four hours of additional or refresher training via an online learning management system or other remote medium. However, Spray Net will not require the franchisee to pay the 'Additional Training Fee,' plus lodging and travel, for this required additional training. The franchisee will still be responsible for the costs and expenses incurred by themselves and their designated personnel attending such training, which may take place at a training facility that Spray Net designates.
In summary, the 'Additional Training Fee' is charged when a franchisee requests additional training or on-site assistance from Spray Net, but not when Spray Net requires additional training for the franchisee and their personnel. Franchisees should inquire about the specific amount of the 'Additional Training Fee' to fully understand the potential costs associated with these training opportunities.