Besides the additional training fee, what other costs are the Spray Net franchisee responsible for when sending replacement personnel to the Initial Training Program?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Replacement Personnel. Franchisor will also provide the Initial Training Program or appropriate portions thereof to any replacement personnel that will serve as Franchisee's Designated Manager of the Franchised Business, provided Franchisee pays Franchisor's then-current Additional Training Fee for such initial training (as well as any costs and expenses incurred such as lodging and travel) and subject to the schedule and availability of Franchisor's training staff.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee needs to send replacement personnel to the Initial Training Program, they are responsible for covering not only the additional training fee but also any associated costs and expenses. These additional expenses include items such as lodging and travel for the replacement personnel attending the training.
This means that a Spray Net franchisee must budget not only for the training fee itself but also for the practical costs of getting their personnel to and from the training location and providing accommodation during the training period. These costs can vary significantly depending on the location of the training and the distance the personnel need to travel.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors typically charge for training and expect franchisees to bear the logistical costs of attending. Prospective Spray Net franchisees should factor in these potential costs when assessing the overall investment required to operate the franchise, especially considering potential staff turnover and the need for ongoing training of new personnel.