When is the Spray Net initial training fee due?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ining program, the Initial Franchise Fee is non-refundable.
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- Initial Training Fee. This is our current Initial Training Fee that is paid to us to help defray the costs and expenses that are incurred in connection with the initial training we provide to you prior to you commencing operating your Franchised Business and for the two years after you commence operation, including the initial training program that you (or, if you are entity, your operating principal) and, if appropriate, manager that you designate to handle the day-to-day operations of your Franchised Business and that we approve (a "Designated Manager"). With that said, our standard franchise offering assumes that you or, if applicable, your operating principal will be directly managing the dayto-day operations of the Franchised Business over at least the first full year of operations.
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- Initial Marketing Investment. While the Initial Marketing Investment will be paid to our approved or designated third-party suppliers for these kinds of services, we expect and intend to collect a portion of the Initial Marketing Investment amounting to $1,000 to $5,000 as consideration for managing the placement and suppliers associated with this initial marketing and related activities designed to (a) increase visibility of the Franchised Business within your Designated Territory, and/or (b) generate prospective client interest and sales appointments prior to and up through the opening and initial operations of your Franchised Business.
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- Bookkeeping Service. You must use our designated supplier for bookkeeping services. This estimate includes the registration fee of $499 and the first three months of the monthly fee, which is currently $425 per month.
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Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 29–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training fee, which ranges from $15,000 to $15,000, is due upon signing the Franchise Agreement. This fee covers the costs and expenses Spray Net incurs to provide initial training before the franchisee begins operating their franchised business, as well as for the two years following the start of operations. This training is for the franchisee or, if the franchisee is an entity, their operating principal, and potentially a designated manager approved by Spray Net.
Spray Net's standard franchise offering assumes that the franchisee or their operating principal will directly manage the day-to-day operations of the franchised business for at least the first full year. The initial training program is a crucial part of setting up a new Spray Net franchisee for success, ensuring they understand the operational and managerial aspects of the business.
It is important to note that if a franchisee withdraws from or does not complete the initial training program, the initial franchise fee is non-refundable. However, if Spray Net terminates the franchise agreement because the franchisee did not complete the initial training program to their satisfaction, Spray Net may return the initial franchise fee and 50% of the training fee, provided the franchisee signs a release and confidentiality agreement. This highlights the importance of fully committing to and completing the training program to protect the franchisee's investment.