Who owns the Computer System hardware used in a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Computer System Hardware and Software
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we require. You must purchase and use all of the hardware and software set forth below in connection with the operation of the franchised business. You must own the Hardware that meets our specifications ("Computer System"). The estimated cost for the Computer System hardware is approximately $1,000 to $2,000 (based on whether or not you already own and can utilize certain of this hardware, which is disclosed more fully in Item 7 of this Disclosure Document).
You must keep your Computer System in good maintenance and repair and install such additions, changes, modification, substitutions, and/or replacements to the Computer System as we direct from time to time in writing. While we do not require you to enter into any kind of support or maintenance contract in connection with any Required Software or other Computer System component, we estimate that you could expend between $500 and $1,500
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to own the computer hardware used in their business. The FDD specifies that franchisees "must own the Hardware that meets our specifications ('Computer System')." This means a prospective Spray Net franchisee will need to budget for the purchase of computer hardware that meets the franchisor's standards. The estimated cost for this hardware is between $1,000 and $2,000, depending on whether the franchisee already owns some of the required components.
Spray Net franchisees are responsible for maintaining and repairing their computer systems, including any necessary additions, changes, modifications, substitutions, or replacements directed by the franchisor. While a support or maintenance contract is not required, the FDD estimates annual expenses of $500 to $1,500 for these types of contracts, as well as any updates or upgrades to the system components. This highlights the ongoing investment needed to keep the computer system operational and up-to-date.
Spray Net franchisees must also license the franchisor's designated cloud-based business management software, which costs $350 per month plus 0.25% of gross sales. Additionally, franchisees must license other necessary software from third-party providers, such as online accounting software and email services. Spray Net may revise its hardware and software specifications at any time, and franchisees are responsible for updating their systems to meet these new standards, with no contractual limit on the frequency or cost of these upgrades. Franchisees are also responsible for protecting their systems from viruses and hackers, and Spray Net assumes no liability for any harm caused by computer-related problems.