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Does the Spray Net Personal Guaranty extend to renewal terms of the Franchise Agreement?

Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

    1. During the Term of the Franchise Agreement and this Guaranty. During the term of the Franchise Agreement and this Personal Guaranty, each of the undersigned may not, directly or indirectly, for themselves or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any other person, partnership or corporation:
  • 1.1. Own, maintain, engage in, be employed or serve as an officer, director, or principal of, lend money, lease space or extend credit to (or otherwise have any interest in or involvement with), any other business that offers, provides, manufactures, distributes, or sells any kind of products and services in connection with any business that: (i) offers, provides or sells products or services in connection with (a) the painting (spray-painting or traditional), and/or coating of exterior covering of doors, windows,roofs, and sidings of immovable structures including homes and other buildings, and (b) any kind of the Approved Products, Approved Services, and the Ancillary Services (as these terms are defined in the Franchise Agreement and as may be modified by Franchisor from time to time) that are offered or provided by the Franchised Business and/or other Businesses (each, a "Competing Business"); and/or (ii) offers or grants licenses or franchises, or establishesjoint ventures, for the ownership or operation of a Competing Business; provided, however, that this Sectiondoes not apply to your operation of an SPRAY-NET franchise under a valid franchise agreement withFranchisor, or your ownership of less than two percent (2%) of the interests in a publicly traded company;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Spray Net Franchise Disclosure Document, the Personal Guaranty extends to the term of the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, the document states that the restrictions on the guarantor's activities apply "During the term of the Franchise Agreement and this Guaranty." This means that the personal guaranty is in effect for the initial term of the franchise agreement.

However, the excerpts provided do not explicitly state whether the Personal Guaranty extends to renewal terms of the Franchise Agreement. The language focuses on the initial term and doesn't clarify if a new guaranty or an extension of the existing one is required upon renewal.

A prospective Spray Net franchisee should clarify with the franchisor whether the Personal Guaranty automatically extends to any renewal terms, or if a new or amended guaranty is required at the time of renewal. Understanding this is crucial, as the obligations and restrictions under the guaranty could significantly impact the franchisee's personal and business activities during both the initial and any subsequent renewal terms.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.