For a Spray Net franchise, what is the frequency with which Spray Net can request refurbishment and upgrades to the Approved Vehicles and other components of the Franchised Business?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement and any renewals hereof, at Franchisee's expense, the Approved Vehicles, the Franchised Business, and all equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signs, artwork, décor items and inventory therein as necessary to comply with Franchisor's standards and specifications as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing.
Franchisee must also make such additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements to the foregoing as Franchisor requires.
At Franchisor's request, which shall not be more often than once every five (5) years, Franchisee shall refurbish and upgrade the Approved Vehicles, any equipment thereon, and other components of the Franchised Business at its expense, to conform to the building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of Proprietary Marks consistent with Franchisor's then-current standards and conditions for the System, including without limitation, redecoration, remodeling, and modifications to existing improvements, but specifically excluding vehicle wraps, lettering, and/or trade dress for those vehicles used in the operation of the Franchised business that may be updated more frequently (collectively, the "Vehicle Updates").
Franchisee shall have twelve (12) months from its receipt of Franchisor's request to complete the change, except that Franchisee is required to complete any Vehicle Updates within four (4) months of Franchisor's request.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company can request that franchisees refurbish and upgrade their Approved Vehicles, any equipment on them, and other components of the Franchised Business no more than once every five years. These upgrades are at the franchisee's expense and must conform to Spray Net's current standards for building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of Proprietary Marks. This includes redecoration, remodeling, and modifications to existing improvements. However, updates to vehicle wraps, lettering, and trade dress for vehicles used in the operation of the franchised business may occur more frequently. These updates are referred to as "Vehicle Updates."
Following Spray Net's request, franchisees have twelve months to complete the required changes. However, Vehicle Updates must be completed within four months of the request. This means franchisees need to be prepared to invest in these periodic upgrades to maintain brand standards.
This requirement ensures that all Spray Net franchises maintain a consistent and up-to-date brand image. While the cost of these upgrades is borne by the franchisee, the set frequency allows for financial planning. Franchisees should factor these potential expenses into their long-term financial projections and be aware of the shorter timeline for vehicle-specific updates.