What are 'Approved Products' for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Each Franchised Business is authorized and required to actively promote, offer and provide our then-current spray painting /coating and the other initial Approved Services our new System franchisees may and must provide utilizing: (i) a mobile trailer cart that is outfitted and equipped with the equipment we specify as part of our then-current System standards, which we previously referred "Mobile Service Unit"; (ii) the paint, stain, coating and/or other inventory we specify or approve for use to complete a Client project (collectively, the "Approved Products"), some of which may be proprietary and/or branded with our Proprietary Marks (the "Proprietary Products"); and (iii) the System methodologies, directives, standards and specifications that are (a) found in our proprietary operations and other manuals (the "Manuals") or otherwise in writing, and/or (b) associated with the initial training you must attend and complete prior to commencing operation of your Franchised Business and any subsequent training.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Approved Products are the paint, stain, coating, and/or other inventory that Spray Net specifies or approves for use to complete a client project. Some of these products may be proprietary and/or branded with Spray Net's Proprietary Marks, and are referred to as "Proprietary Products."
Spray Net franchisees are required to use these Approved Products in conjunction with a mobile trailer cart equipped with specified equipment and the System methodologies, directives, standards, and specifications found in Spray Net's manuals and training programs. These elements collectively define how the franchised business must operate.
Spray-Net Distribution Inc. ("SN Distribution"), an affiliate of Spray Net, distributes paint products and equipment to Spray-Net franchisees operating in Canada. Spray Net reserves the right to designate them as their approved supplier for Proprietary Products and other inventory that their System franchisees in the United States must acquire and utilize in connection with their Franchised Businesses. As of the Issuance Date, Spray Net expects and intends that SN Distribution will also be a designated supplier for Proprietary Products and other inventory to their System franchisees in the United States.
Prospective franchisees should confirm which products are considered "Approved Products" and whether there are any restrictions or requirements regarding suppliers, particularly concerning SN Distribution, to fully understand the costs and operational requirements.