What must a Spray Net franchisee do to the premises and vehicles to remove indications of operation under the Spray Net system after termination?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Remove all trade dress, then Franchisee must remove physical characteristics, color combinations, and other indications of operation under the System from the Premises and from the Approved Vehicles (and provide documentation thereof to Franchisor as set forth in Section 16(G) below).
Upon Franchisor's request, Franchisee must provide all materials bearing the Proprietary Marks to Franchisor upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, without cost to Franchisor; and
- E. Compliance with Post-Term Covenants.
Comply with the post-term covenants not to compete and other restrictive covenants set forth in Section 14 of this Agreement;
- F. Payment of Amounts Due.
Pay Franchisor, as well as each of Franchisor's Approved Suppliers, any and all amounts owed under this Agreement or otherwise in connection with the former Franchised Business within 10 days of the termination or expiration date.
- G. Written Evidence of Compliance.
Provide Franchisor with written evidence that they have complied with the post-term obligations, within thirty (30) days' notice of termination or scheduled expiration of the franchise; and
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Spray Net FDD, upon termination of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must remove all trade dress, physical characteristics, color combinations, and other indications of operation under the Spray Net system from both the premises and any approved vehicles. The franchisee is also required to provide documentation to Spray Net confirming that these steps have been completed, as specified in Section 16(G) of the franchise agreement.
This requirement ensures that after the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee does not continue to represent themselves as part of the Spray Net system. This protects Spray Net's brand identity and prevents potential confusion among customers. Failing to properly remove these elements could lead to legal issues or disputes with Spray Net regarding continued use of their trademarks and system.
In addition to removing these elements, the franchisee must also provide all materials bearing Spray Net's proprietary marks to Spray Net upon expiration or termination of the agreement, at no cost to Spray Net. The franchisee must also provide written evidence of compliance with all post-term obligations within 30 days of termination or scheduled expiration. These obligations are typical in franchise agreements to ensure a clean break and protect the franchisor's brand and intellectual property.