What fees are associated with the Spray Net initial training program?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
essfully complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction before your commence operations of your Franchised Business.
You may have up to two (2) people attend the training program conducted at no additional cost. If you have additional participants attend the initial training program, you will pay our then-current fees for each additional participant and you must receive our prior approval. If a Designated Manager's employment with you is terminated, you must designate a new Designated Manager who must successfully complete our initial training program within 90 days after the termination of the initial Designated Manager, unless we do not hold an initial training program during that 90-day period in which case the replacement Designated Manager must attend and successfully complete the first available initial training program held by us. You may be charged an Additional Training Fee for a replacement Designated Manager, and the 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, attending the initial training program has several potential costs for franchisees. While Spray Net allows up to two people to attend the training program at no additional cost, there are fees for additional participants. The exact amount of these fees is not specified in the document but will be Spray Net's "then-current fees".
Spray Net franchisees are responsible for covering all expenses associated with travel, including airfare, lodging, most meals, and ground transportation for themselves and any additional attendees. Franchisees must also cover personnel wages and benefits, if applicable, and any other personal expenses incurred during the training. If a Designated Manager leaves the company, the replacement manager must attend the training, and the franchisee may be charged an Additional Training Fee.
In addition to the initial training, Spray Net may also present seminars, conventions, or continuing development programs, which may be mandatory. Franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses for these events and may be charged attendance fees. Failure to attend mandatory events may result in additional fees, even if the franchisee does not attend. The cost of the Business Management Software is currently $350/month as of the Issuance Date, plus 0.25% of Gross Sales generated by the Franchised Business.
Prospective franchisees should confirm the current fees for additional training participants, the Additional Training Fee for replacement Designated Managers, and typical costs for travel and lodging to accurately budget for the initial training program and ongoing development opportunities offered by Spray Net.