Who bears the expense of maintaining the Approved Vehicles, the Franchised Business, and all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signs, artwork, décor items and inventory for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- G. Approved Vehicles, Signs, and Inventory.
Franchisee must maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement and any renewals hereof, at Franchisee's expense, the Approved Vehicles, the Franchised Business, and all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signs, artwork, décor items and inventory therein as necessary to comply with Franchisor's standards and specifications as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing.
Franchisee must also make such additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements to the foregoing as Franchisor requires.
At Franchisor's request, which shall not be more often than once every five (5) years, Franchisee shall refurbish and upgrade the Approved Vehicles, any equipment thereon, and other components of the Franchised Business at its expense, to conform to the building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of Proprietary Marks consistent with Franchisor's then-current standards and conditions for the System, including without limitation, redecoration, remodeling, and modifications to existing improvements, but specifically excluding vehicle wraps, lettering, and/or trade dress for those vehicles used in the operation of the Franchised business that may be updated more frequently (collectively, the "Vehicle Updates").
Franchisee shall have twelve (12) months from its receipt of Franchisor's request to complete the change, except that Franchisee is required to complete any Vehicle Updates within four (4) months of Franchisor's request.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the expenses related to maintaining the Approved Vehicles, the Franchised Business, and all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signs, artwork, décor items, and inventory. The franchisee must maintain these items at their own expense to comply with Spray Net's standards and specifications as outlined in the manuals or in writing.
This means that as a Spray Net franchisee, you will need to budget for ongoing maintenance and potential repairs to your vehicle, business location, and all related equipment. You are also responsible for any additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements that Spray Net requires to keep everything up to standard. This could include anything from fixing a broken sign to replacing worn-out furniture.
Furthermore, Spray Net can request that franchisees refurbish and upgrade their Approved Vehicles, equipment, and other components of the Franchised Business, at the franchisee's expense, to conform to the current standards. These refurbishments and upgrades can include redecoration, remodeling, and modifications to existing improvements. Franchisees have twelve months to complete these changes, except for Vehicle Updates, which must be completed within four months of Spray Net's request. This ensures that all Spray Net franchises maintain a consistent and up-to-date brand image, but it also represents a potentially significant ongoing cost for the franchisee.