Who bears the expense of adhering to revisions of the Spray Net Manuals?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The foregoing lists may be provided as part of the Manuals or otherwise in writing prior to opening, and Franchisor has the right to revise, supplement or otherwise modify these lists and the Manuals at any time upon written notice to Franchisee.
Franchisor may also establish and maintain a website portal or other intranet for use by Franchisee and other Franchised Business owners (the "Spray-Net Web Portal"), where Franchisor may post content that will automatically become part of, and constitute a supplement to, the Manuals, all of which Franchisee must strictly comply with promptly after such content is posted or otherwise listed on the Spray-Net Web Portal.
In the event Franchisee or its personnel saves or prints out a hard copy of any Manual, then such electronic/hard versions of said Manuals must be immediately returned upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason (and never used for any competitive purpose).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Spray Net Franchise Disclosure Document states that the Spray Net manuals may be revised or modified at any time with written notice to the franchisee. If a franchisee or their personnel saves or prints a hard copy of any manual, these copies must be returned upon the agreement's expiration or termination.
While the FDD excerpt confirms that Spray Net can modify the manuals, it does not explicitly state who bears the expense of adhering to these revisions. The franchisee is obligated to comply with the updated manuals, but the document does not specify whether the franchisee must pay for the updated materials, training, or any other associated costs.
A prospective Spray Net franchisee should clarify with the franchisor who is responsible for covering the costs associated with revisions to the Spray Net manuals. This includes costs related to updated materials, additional training, or any other expenses incurred to comply with the changes.