What costs are the franchisee responsible for covering during the Spray Net initial training program?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
costs for airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, and the Designated Manager's salary and benefits must be paid by you.
You will pay the Initial Training Fee for the initial training program. You will also be responsible for covering all costs and expenses associated with airfare, lodging, most meals, ground transportation, personnel wages and benefits (if any), and any other personal expenses for yourself and any additional attendees incurred during this time. If you do not complete our initial training program to our satisfaction, we may terminate the franchise agreement and return a portion of the Initial Franchise Fee to you in exchange for a release and confidentiality agreement.
The subjects covered in the initial training program and the approximate amount of time devoted to each subject is described below. However, the initial training program may be modified at our discretion. The exact number and distribution of hours of training may vary.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for specific expenses related to the initial training program. While Spray Net does not charge an additional fee for up to two people to attend the initial training, the franchisee must cover certain costs.
The franchisee is responsible for the Initial Training Fee. Additionally, they must pay for airfare, lodging, most meals, ground transportation, personnel wages and benefits (if applicable), and any other personal expenses incurred by themselves and any additional attendees during the training. If a Designated Manager's employment is terminated, the franchisee may be charged an Additional Training Fee for a replacement Designated Manager, and they must cover the costs of airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, and the Designated Manager's salary and benefits.
Spray Net's initial training program includes both online and in-person components. The in-person portion typically lasts up to 5 business days of classroom instruction, along with sales training (up to 3 business days) and production training (5 business days) conducted in the franchisee's Designated Territory. Franchisees should budget accordingly for these expenses, considering the duration and location of the training.