What are the requirements for managing the Spray Net Franchised Business at all times?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Franchisor may require that Franchisee expend any portion of the Local Advertising Requirement on services, content and other products/items that must be purchased from one (1) or more Approved Suppliers, and (ii) collect your Local Advertising Requirement and pay such Approved Supplier directly as part of its support services and control rights described hereunder.
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- At Franchisor's option, Franchisee must ensure that: (i) the Franchised Business has a dedicated phone line for use in connection with the Franchised Business only; and (ii) the Franchised Business is listed in the appropriate Internet-based directories and Chamber(s) of Commerce that Franchisor designates. Franchisee shall obtain at least three (3) telephone numbers solely dedicated to the Franchised Business, which Franchisee shall assign to Franchisor, at Franchisor's option, upon termination, expiration, or transfer of this Agreement. Franchisee must list and advertise the telephone number(s) for the Franchised Business in the "White pages" telephone director and the classified or "yellow pages" telephone directory distributed in its trade area and under such categories as Franchisor may specify from time to time. Franchisee must place the classified directory advertisement and listings together with other Spray-Net Businesses operating within the distribution area of the directory. If a joint listing is obtained, all Spray-Net Businesses listed together shall pay a pro rata share of the cost of all advertisements and listings.
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- Furthermore, Franchisee shall obtain listings and/or advertise with Franchisor and other franchisees of the System on electronic yellow pages directory and other online directors as Franchisor may designate, including Google Local, Google Business, Angie's List or similar online directory. In the event Franchisee does not comply with Franchisor's requests regarding such online listings or advertisement, Franchisor reserves the right to place, modify, or remove such listings and advertisements on behalf of Franchisee. For any listings or advertisements that Franchisor posts on behalf of Franchisee due to Franchisee's non-compliance under this Section, Franchisee shall promptly pay, upon demand by Franchisor, its pro rata share of the costs of such listings or advertisements. Upon termination, transfer, or expiration of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to take any and all steps necessary to assist Franchisor in removing or assigning control of all listing under this Section to Franchisor.
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- Franchisee may not advertise and promote the Franchised Business outside of the Designated Territory(ies), unless (a) the geographic area where Franchisee wishes to advertise is contiguous to the Designated Territory(ies) and that area has not been granted in connection with any other Franchised Business, or (b) Franchisor otherwise provides its prior written consent in writing. Nothing in this Section shall prevent or otherwise affect Franchisee's right to continue servicing and corresponding with any Existing Account that Franchisee has assumed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Spray Net franchisees must adhere to several requirements to manage their franchised business. These include marketing and advertising stipulations, software and technology usage guidelines, and communication standards.
Franchisees may be required to spend a portion of their local advertising budget on products or services directed or approved by Spray Net, or from approved suppliers, which may include Spray Net itself. Spray Net can also mandate that franchisees use specific approved suppliers for services and content, and may even collect the local advertising fees directly to pay these suppliers. Franchisees must also maintain a dedicated phone line for the business and ensure the business is listed in designated Internet directories and Chambers of Commerce. They are required to obtain at least three telephone numbers solely for the franchised business, which can be assigned to Spray Net upon termination, expiration, or transfer of the agreement.
Spray Net franchisees must use the email address provided by Spray Net as the only email for business communications. Franchisees are also obligated to ensure that anyone using Spray Net's proprietary Spray-Network software agrees to the franchisor's terms and conditions. They must report all required data related to products and services, potentially including weather conditions, either directly or through the Spray-Network software.
These requirements ensure that Spray Net franchisees maintain consistent branding, operational standards, and communication protocols, while also allowing Spray Net to exert control over key aspects of the business, such as marketing and technology. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these obligations and how they might impact their day-to-day operations and overall business strategy.