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Is Spray Net authorized to collect fees through any method they determine?

Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

EXPLANTORY NOTES TO ITEM 6 CHART**

  1. Generally. Unless otherwise stated this Item, all fees noted in this Item 6 are uniformly imposed and are payable to us and are non-refundable. All fees due under the Franchise Agreement shall be collected by us through any method that we determine. All fees are currently collected via GoCardless. You must execute certain forms or take certain stepsthat authorize us to collect all fees by whatever method we determine. All fees in this Item 6 are subject to increase due to inflation as measured by the United States Consumer Price Index. We may integrate a payment processing feature into our Business

Management Software in the future. If we do, you will be required to use that for payment processing, and you will be responsible for all monthly terminal fees and payment processing fees.

  1. Gross Sales. "Gross Sales" shall include all revenue from the sale of all products and performance of services from the Franchised Business, whether in the form of cash, credit, barter or rebates, and regardless of collection in the case of credit, and income of every kind and nature related to the Franchised Business, including any consideration that Franchisee receives from third-party vendors/suppliers. "Gross Sales" from customers shall not include monies that are collected and submitted by Franchisee for transmittal to the appropriate taxing authority. In computing the Gross Sales, Franchisee shall be permitted to deduct the amount of cash refunds to, and coupons used by customers at the time the balance is fully paid to Franchisee, if such amounts have been included in Gross Sales of the Franchised Business.

Source: Item 6 — > **ITEM 6 OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–29)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Spray Net has the authority to collect fees through any method they choose. The FDD states that all fees due under the Franchise Agreement will be collected by Spray Net through any method they determine. Currently, Spray Net collects all fees via GoCardless.

Spray Net may change the payment schedule for Royalty Fees and any other amounts due to them or their affiliates. They must provide a 30-day written notice before modifying payment schedules or requiring franchisees to use another payment method.

Spray Net may integrate a payment processing feature into their Business Management Software in the future. If this occurs, franchisees will be required to use it and will be responsible for all monthly terminal and payment processing fees.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.