Who is responsible for the costs of lodging and travel for required additional training for a Spray Net franchise?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
C. Additional and Refresher Training.
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- Required Additional Training. Franchisor may, as it deems appropriate in its discretion, develop additional and refresher training courses, and require Franchisee, its Designated Manager and any other SN Specialist to attend such courses no more frequently than: (i) two (2) sessions of additional/refresher training year, which, combined will not exceed seven (7) total days and may take place at Franchisor's designated training facility; and (ii) twenty-four (24) hours of additional or refresher training via online learning management system ("LMS") or other medium that allows for remote attendance and completion ("Additional Training"). Franchisor will not require Franchisee to pay its then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, in connection with any Additional Training that Franchisor requires under this Section, but Franchisee will be responsible for the costs and expenses incurred in connection with Franchisee and its designated personnel attending such training, which may take place at a training facility that Franchisor designates.
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- Requested Additional Training and/or On-Site Assistance. Franchisor may also provide
Additional Training or other on-site assistance at Franchisee's reasonable written request, subject to: (i) the schedule and availability of Franchisor's training personnel; and (ii) Franchisee paying Franchisor's then-current Additional Training Fee, plus lodging and travel, for each trainer that is provided in connection with the requested Additional Training, as well as Franchisee covering the costs and expenses that such personnel incur in providing such training. Franchisor will provide Additional Training under this Section as it deems appropriate in its discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally responsible for the costs of lodging and travel associated with required additional training. Specifically, Spray Net may require franchisees, their designated managers, and other SN Specialists to attend additional and refresher training courses. While Spray Net will not require the franchisee to pay an additional training fee, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs and expenses, including lodging and travel, for themselves and their personnel to attend such training, even if it takes place at a designated training facility. This applies to a maximum of two sessions per year, not exceeding seven total days, and up to 24 hours of online training.
However, there's an exception: if the franchisee requests additional training or on-site assistance, they will be required to pay Spray Net's then-current additional training fee, plus lodging and travel expenses for each trainer provided. This highlights that the responsibility for these costs can shift depending on whether the training is mandated by Spray Net or requested by the franchisee.
This cost responsibility is a crucial factor for prospective Spray Net franchisees to consider. Franchisees need to budget not only for the training fee (if applicable) but also for the travel and lodging expenses associated with attending required or requested training sessions. Understanding these financial obligations is essential for managing the overall investment and operational costs of a Spray Net franchise.