Is the initial training fee for Spray Net refundable upon signing the agreement?

According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training fee is generally non-refundable. Specifically, franchisees must pay Spray Net an initial training fee of $15,000 prior to launching their franchised business. Upon signing the franchise agreement, this $15,000 initial training fee is considered fully earned by Spray Net and is non-refundable.

This means that a prospective Spray Net franchisee should be certain about their decision before signing the agreement, as they will not be able to recover the $15,000 training fee once the agreement is signed, regardless of whether they complete the training or launch their business. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as the franchisor incurs costs in preparing for and providing the training.

It is important to note that addenda to the franchise agreement may exist for specific states like Maryland, Minnesota, and Virginia, which could modify the terms of payment or refundability of fees based on the franchisor's financial condition or state-specific franchise laws. However, the general policy, as stated in Item 23, is that the initial training fee is non-refundable upon signing the agreement.