What are 'Approved Suppliers' for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
cable), including proprietary products and the corresponding services to existing residential homes (each, a "Client"). For purposes of this Agreement, each such business will be referred to herein as a "Spray-Net Business"
- B. Franchisor's System is comprised of various proprietary and, in some cases, distinguishing elements, including without limitation: proprietary methodology and procedures for the establishment and operation of a Spray-Net Business; standards and specifications for the supplies, inventory and methodology associated with storing, preparing, offering and providing each type of Approved Product and Approved Service; advertising; marketing; standards and specifications for equipment; customize designed chemicals, equipment, and other services; basic standards typically used as the premises for a Spray-Net Business; standards and specifications for the furniture, fixtures and equipment, including computer hardware and system, that must be used in connection with an Franchised Business; established relationships with approved or designated suppliers for certain products and services that must be utilized in connection with an Franchised Business, including certain proprietary and/or branded items; proprietary training programs, courses and training materials; Franchisor's confidential and proprietary operations manual and, at Franchisor's option, other instructional manuals that have been reduced to writing (collectively, the "Manuals"); and standards and specifications for advertising, bookkeeping, sales and other aspects of operating an Franchised Business. The parties agree and acknowledge that Franchisor may change, improve, further develop, or otherwise modify the System from time to time as it deems appropriate in its discretion. Franchisee hereby acknowledges and agrees that: (i) while the System and Franchisor's related materials contain information that, in isolated form, could be construed as being in the public domain, they also contain significant proprietary and confidential information that makes the System unique as a whole; and (ii) the combined methods, information, procedures, and theories that make up the total System or are contained in the relevant manuals that are proprietary and confidential.
- C.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, approved suppliers are entities designated by the franchisor from which franchisees may be required to purchase specific products or services. Spray Net has established relationships with approved or designated suppliers for certain products and services that franchisees must utilize, including proprietary and/or branded items.
Spray Net may require franchisees to expend portions of their Local Advertising Requirement on services acquired from approved suppliers, which currently includes Spray Net itself. Additionally, franchisees may be required to purchase private label products or other merchandise bearing the Proprietary Marks from Spray Net or any other approved supplier that Spray Net designates.
Spray Net retains the right to direct or approve products or services franchisees must use for local advertising. They can also mandate that franchisees purchase services, content, and other products from specific approved suppliers. Spray Net even has the option to collect a franchisee's Local Advertising Requirement and directly pay the approved supplier as part of its support services.