Who is responsible for the costs associated with attending initial or ongoing training for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
olely responsible for all costs of attending such Regional Meetings, including (i) paying Franchisor's then-current attendance fee to Franchisor upon demand, (ii) travel and lodging for those attending the Regional Meetings, and (iii) employment expenses for those attending the Regional Meetings such as salary and other expenses. Franchisee and any other management personnel of the Franchised Business may be required, in Franchisor's discretion, to attend a training program that is conducted by one (1) or more of Franchisor's Approved Suppliers and designed to provide further instruction and training regarding the operation of the Franchised Business and provision of certain Approved Services (the "Third-Party Training"). If such Third-Party Training is required by Franchisor, then Franchisee will be: (i) required to pay the then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, for those that attend the Third-Party Training; and (ii) responsible for the costs and expenses associated with Franchisee and any other required trainees attending such
training. Once the Franchised Business is open, Franchisor will have the right to make this kind of Third-Party Training part of any Additional Training or Remedial Training that Franchisor may require under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisor shall not require Franchisee to attend more than two (2) meetings per year between the Regional Meetings, Third-Party Training, and Annual Convention.
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- Franchisee must also ensure that Franchisee and if appropriate, its Designated Manager and/or SN Specialists, attend and complete and Additional Training or Remedial Training that may be required under this Agreement.
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- Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that it will be solely responsible for: (i) all costs associated with Franchisee and/or its designated personnel attending any initial or ongoing training provided by Franchisor or any third-party trainer under this Agreement; and (ii) paying Franchisor its then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, for any (a) Additional Training requested by Franchisee, (b) Remedial Training that Franchisee is required to complete as part of its cure actions with respect to a default hereunder, or (c) any replacement or new personnel that needs to attend any portion of our Initial Training Program, as set forth in this Agreement.
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- Any failure by Franchisee, its Designated Manager or other SN Specialist to (a) attend and complete the Initial Training Program, or (b) any other training/conferences that such individual(s) are required to attend and/or complete hereunder will constitute a material default of this Agreement and grounds for termination if not cured within the appropriate cure period set forth in this Agreement.
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- If Franchisee is granted the right to provide Ancillary Services, Franchisee must attend (and pay for) any training necessary to provide the Ancillary Services.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs associated with initial and ongoing training programs. Specifically, the franchisee must pay an Additional Training Fee, as well as cover the costs of lodging and travel for themselves and any other required trainees when attending Third-Party Training, if required by Spray Net. Spray Net will not require attendance at more than two meetings per year between Regional Meetings, Third-Party Training, and the Annual Convention.
Spray Net franchisees are also responsible for all costs associated with attending any initial or ongoing training, whether provided by Spray Net or a third-party trainer. This includes the Additional Training Fee, lodging, and travel expenses. Franchisees must also ensure that they, their Designated Manager, and SN Specialists attend and complete any Additional Training or Remedial Training required by the agreement.
Prior to attending the components of the Initial Training Program at Spray Net's headquarters or a designated training facility, franchisees must meet certain pre-conditions. These include paying the Initial Training Fee, submitting the Initial Marketing Investment (between $20,000 and $40,000), establishing the Payment Account, obtaining required insurance coverages, and providing completed copies of all required agreements and contracts.
Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for all costs associated with attending Regional Meetings, including attendance fees, travel, lodging, and employment expenses. The FDD makes it clear that the financial burden of training, whether initial, ongoing, or remedial, rests primarily on the franchisee.