Who bears the expense of refurbishing and upgrading the Approved Vehicles and other components of the Franchised Business for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 associated with maintaining, refurbishing, and upgrading the Approved Vehicles and other components of the Franchised Business. This includes ensuring that the vehicles, the business premises, and all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signs, artwork, décor items, and inventory comply with Spray Net's standards and specifications as outlined in the manuals or in writing.
The franchisee is also responsible for making any necessary additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements to these items as required by Spray Net. At Spray Net's request, but not more often than once every five years, the franchisee must refurbish and upgrade the Approved Vehicles, any equipment on them, and other components of the Franchised Business at their own expense. These upgrades must conform to Spray Net's then-current standards for building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of Proprietary Marks. This includes redecoration, remodeling, and modifications to existing improvements, but excludes vehicle wraps, lettering, and/or trade dress for vehicles used in the operation of the Franchised business that may be updated more frequently.
The franchisee has twelve months from the receipt of Spray Net's request to complete the changes, except for Vehicle Updates, which must be completed within four months of the request. This requirement ensures that the Spray Net franchise maintains a consistent and up-to-date image, but it also represents a potentially significant expense for the franchisee. Franchisees should factor in these periodic refurbishment and upgrade costs when assessing the overall financial viability of the franchise.