Are Spray Net franchisees responsible for ongoing software licensing fees?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e in the Spray-Network with the customer information may be transferred to the new owner.
Support and Maintenance: The users of the platform may reach out for support or to flag potential issues through the ticketed chatbot embedded into the Spray-Network menu. Periodically, updates, system maintenance and new features will be deployed. At the time of an update, users will be notified and are required to update their cache to permit the newest version of the operating system to be available to them.
Termination: SPRAY-NET retains the right to restrict access to the Spray-Network in the event of failure to pay invoices, breach of franchise agreement or termination of a Franchise.
Fees and Payment Terms: Software fees for the use of the Spray-Network are broken down into reoccurring monthly fixes fees, as outlined in the franchise agreement. In addition to the monthly fixed fee, there is a weekly Tech fee royalty amount due. This accounts for 0.0025 of total job value produced the previous week.
SPRAY-NET retains the right to adjust the frequency and amount of the Spray-Network software fees and tech royalty invoiced.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for ongoing software licensing fees. The fees for using the Spray-Network software include recurring monthly fixed fees, as detailed in the franchise agreement. Additionally, there is a weekly tech fee royalty, which is 0.0025 of the total job value produced in the previous week. Spray-Net retains the right to adjust the frequency and amount of these software fees and tech royalty.
In addition to the standard fees, franchisees may incur additional software fees for major upgrades or the integration of third-party applications. Franchisees must also pay for the Business Management Software, which is currently $350 per month, plus 0.25% of the franchise's monthly Gross Sales. To maintain access to the Spray-Network, franchisees must remain in good standing, without any breach of contract, payment issues, or termination of the franchise agreement, and must pay the software license fees.
These fees cover the use of the Spray-Network software, which is intended for use on a Chrome Browser, Desktop, and/or iPad. The quotation module is specifically intended for use on an iPad with mobile data. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their employees and contractors accept the franchisor's terms and conditions for using the Spray-Network software. Franchisees are also responsible for training their employees on the Spray-Network and for notifying Spray Net if they find the training materials deficient. Franchisees must also report data related to products and services as required by Spray Net, which may include weather conditions.