What are 'Proprietary Products' for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As previously disclosed, this Disclosure Document is for the right to own and operate a franchised Business utilizing our then-current Proprietary Marks and System (each, a "Franchised Business") under our form of franchise agreement included in this offering in Exhibit A (the "Franchise Agreement").
Each Franchised Business is authorized and required to actively promote, offer and provide our then-current spray painting /coating and the other initial Approved Services our new System franchisees may and must provide utilizing: (i) a mobile trailer cart that is outfitted and equipped with the equipment we specify as part of our then-current System standards, which we previously referred "Mobile Service Unit"; (ii) the paint, stain, coating and/or other inventory we specify or approve for use to complete a Client project (collectively, the "Approved Products"), some of which may be proprietary and/or branded with our Proprietary Marks (the "Proprietary Products"); and (iii) the System methodologies, directives, standards and specifications that are (a) found in our proprietary operations and other manuals (the "Manuals") or otherwise in writing, and/or (b) associated with the initial training you must attend and complete prior to commencing operation of your Franchised Business and any subsequent training.
We may update, supplement or otherwise modify the Approved Services that your Franchised Business may or must provide, including any "Ancillary Services" that you become eligible to provide once you have (a) been operating your Franchised Business in compliance with your Franchise Agreement for a period of at least six (6) months, and (b) otherwise demonstrated to us that you are capable of providing the initial Approved Services without a Client complaint or other issue.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Proprietary Products are defined as the paint, stain, coating, and/or other inventory that Spray Net specifies or approves for use to complete a client project. These products may be proprietary and/or branded with Spray Net's Proprietary Marks.
Spray Net franchisees are required to use these Proprietary Products as part of their franchised business. The FDD specifies that each franchised business is authorized and required to actively promote, offer, and provide spray painting/coating services utilizing the specified equipment, approved products (including Proprietary Products), and System methodologies.
Spray Net may update or modify the Approved Services that a franchisee's business may provide. This includes any Ancillary Services that a franchisee becomes eligible to provide after operating their franchise in compliance with the Franchise Agreement for at least six months and demonstrating the capability to provide the initial Approved Services without client complaints or other issues. This ensures that franchisees maintain a standard of quality and service consistent with the Spray Net brand.