Is a Spray Net franchisee required to sign an acknowledgement upon completion of the Initial Training Program?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that Franchisee must complete and/or satisfy the following Training Pre-Conditions before Franchisor will approve Franchisee or any of its designated trainees to attend the components of the Initial Training Program that are provided at Franchisor's headquarters or other designated training facility:
i. payment of the Initial Training Fee and submission of Franchisee's Initial Marketing Investment amounting between $20,000 and $40,000 as discussed more fully in Section 9 of this Agreement;
ii. undertake all steps to establish the Payment Account, as described in Section 4(B) of this Agreement, including providing Franchisor and/or its designee with all authorizations and approvals necessary to access such Payment;
iii. demonstrate that Franchisee has obtained all required insurance coverages required by this Agreement and the Manuals; and
iv. provide Franchisor with completed copies of all agreements and contracts that are attached as Exhibits to this Agreement that are signed by Franchisee and/or appropriate third party(ies), to the extent such documents have not been signed, completed or need to be updated as of that date.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Spray Net Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly state that a franchisee must sign an acknowledgement upon completion of the Initial Training Program. However, the FDD does state that no acknowledgement signed by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaiming reliance on any statement made by Spray Net. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Furthermore, the franchisee must complete and/or satisfy certain Training Pre-Conditions before Spray Net will approve the franchisee to attend the components of the Initial Training Program that are provided at Spray Net's headquarters or other designated training facility. These pre-conditions include payment of the Initial Training Fee and submission of Franchisee's Initial Marketing Investment amounting between $20,000 and $40,000, establishing a Payment Account, obtaining required insurance coverages, and providing completed copies of all agreements and contracts attached as Exhibits to the Franchise Agreement.
While a specific acknowledgement of completion is not mentioned, franchisees should be aware of the implications of signing any documents related to the franchise agreement and their rights under state franchise laws. Prospective Spray Net franchisees should clarify with the franchisor whether a completion acknowledgement is required and what specific legal implications it may have.