What is the definition of 'Third-Party Training' in the context of a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
olely responsible for all costs of attending such Regional Meetings, including (i) paying Franchisor's then-current attendance fee to Franchisor upon demand, (ii) travel and lodging for those attending the Regional Meetings, and (iii) employment expenses for those attending the Regional Meetings such as salary and other expenses. Franchisee and any other management personnel of the Franchised Business may be required, in Franchisor's discretion, to attend a training program that is conducted by one (1) or more of Franchisor's Approved Suppliers and designed to provide further instruction and training regarding the operation of the Franchised Business and provision of certain Approved Services (the "Third-Party Training"). If such Third-Party Training is required by Franchisor, then Franchisee will be: (i) required to pay the then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, for those that attend the Third-Party Training; and (ii) responsible for the costs and expenses associated with Franchisee and any other required trainees attending such
training. Once the Franchised Business is open, Franchisor will have the right to make this kind of Third-Party Training part of any Additional Training or Remedial Training that Franchisor may require under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisor shall not require Franchisee to attend more than two (2) meetings per year between the Regional Meetings, Third-Party Training, and Annual Convention.
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- Franchisee must also ensure that Franchisee and if appropriate, its Designated Manager and/or SN Specialists, attend and complete and Additional Training or Remedial Training that may be required under this Agreement.
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- Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that it will be solely responsible for: (i) all costs associated with Franchisee and/or its designated personnel attending any initial or ongoing training provided by Franchisor or any third-party trainer under this Agreement;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Third-Party Training is a training program conducted by one or more of Spray Net's Approved Suppliers. This training is designed to provide further instruction and training regarding the operation of the franchised business and the provision of certain approved services.
If Spray Net requires a franchisee to attend Third-Party Training, the franchisee is responsible for paying an Additional Training Fee, as well as covering the costs of lodging and travel for themselves and any other required trainees. Spray Net retains the right to incorporate this Third-Party Training into any Additional Training or Remedial Training that they may require under the Franchise Agreement.
However, Spray Net will not require a franchisee to attend more than two meetings per year, including Regional Meetings, Third-Party Training, and the Annual Convention. Franchisees are also responsible for all costs associated with attending any initial or ongoing training provided by Spray Net or any third-party trainer. This includes paying the Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel expenses, for any Additional Training requested by the franchisee, Remedial Training required due to a default, or training for replacement or new personnel attending the Initial Training Program.