Are Carmelo Marsala and David Garofano affiliated with any Spray Net suppliers?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ich you must expend a portion of your Initial Marketing Investment and Local Advertising Requirement.
Except as provided above, neither we nor our affiliates are the designated or Approved Supplier for any item or service you are required to purchase or lease in connection with the establishment and/or ongoing operation of your Franchised Business. Carmelo Marsala and David Garofano own interests in Groupe Spray-Net and, through its subsidiaries, including SN Distribution, will indirectly derive revenue from required franchisee purchases. Except as stated above, none of our officers owns an interest in any of our Approved Suppliers.
Non-Approved Product/Service and Alternative Supplier Approval
We may, but are not obligated to, grant your request to: (i) offer any products or services in connection with your Franchised Business other than the Approved Services (which includes the Proprietary Products); or (ii) purchase any item or service we require you to purchase from an Approved Supplier from an alternative supplier.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 33–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Carmelo Marsala and David Garofano have an indirect financial interest in a designated supplier to franchisees. Specifically, Marsala and Garofano own interests in Groupe Spray-Net. Through its subsidiaries, including SN Distribution, Groupe Spray-Net will derive revenue from required franchisee purchases. SN Distribution is the designated supplier for Proprietary Products and some inventory/supplies necessary to provide the Approved Services and/or operate the Franchised Business.
This arrangement means that Marsala and Garofano, by virtue of their ownership in Groupe Spray-Net, will benefit financially from the franchisee's required purchases from SN Distribution. This is a common practice in franchising, where franchisors or their affiliates profit from the supply of goods and services to franchisees.
As a Spray Net franchisee, it is important to understand that a portion of your payments for Proprietary Products and other supplies will ultimately benefit the franchisor's owners. While the FDD does not specify the exact percentage of ownership or the amount of revenue they derive, it is a factor to consider when evaluating the overall cost and profitability of the franchise. Franchisees should inquire about the specific financial benefits that Carmelo Marsala and David Garofano receive from SN Distribution to fully understand the relationship.