What must a Spray Net franchisee cease to use in advertising after termination or expiration of the agreement?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges that there will be substantial confusion among the public if, after the termination or expiration and non-renewal of this Agreement, Franchisee continues to use advertisements and/or the telephone number listed in the telephone directory under the name "SPRAY-NET" or any name similar to it.
Thus, effective upon the termination or expiration and non-renewal of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to direct the telephone company servicing Franchisee, per Franchisor's request, to disconnect the telephone number used in connection with the Franchised Business or transfer such number to Franchisor or to any person or location of Franchisor's choosing.
If Franchisee fails to take these steps, Franchisee shall be deemed to have hereby irrevocably appointed Franchisor as Franchisee's attorney-in-fact for purposes of directing and accomplishing such transfer.
Franchisee understands and agrees that, notwithstanding any billing arrangements with any telephone company or yellow pages directory company, Franchisor will be deemed for purposes hereof to be the subscriber of such telephone numbers, with full authority to instruct the applicable telephone or yellow pages directory company as to the use and disposition of telephone listings and numbers.
Franchisee hereby agrees to release, indemnify, and hold such companies harmless from any damages or loss as a result of following Franchisor's instructions.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must discontinue using advertisements and the telephone number listed under the name "SPRAY-NET" or any similar name after the termination or expiration and non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement. This is to avoid confusion among the public.
Upon termination or expiration, the franchisee must direct the telephone company to disconnect the phone number used for the franchised business or transfer it to Spray Net. If the franchisee fails to do so, Spray Net is irrevocably appointed as the franchisee's attorney-in-fact to direct and accomplish the transfer. Spray Net is deemed the subscriber of such telephone numbers with full authority over their use and disposition.
This requirement ensures that the public will not mistakenly contact a former franchisee believing they are still affiliated with Spray Net. It also protects Spray Net's brand identity and prevents unauthorized use of its name and contact information by former franchisees. The franchisee also agrees to release, indemnify, and hold such companies harmless from any damages or loss as a result of following Spray Net's instructions.