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Which sections of the Spray Net Franchise Agreement cover the franchisee's initial and ongoing training obligations?

Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

appropriate in its discretion, in developing and conducting the Initial Marketing Investment (as defined and described more fully in Section 9 of this Agreement), which program will be conducted at Franchisee's expense.

  • F. Continuing Assistance.

    1. Franchisor may, as it deems appropriate and advisable in its sole discretion, provide continuing advisory assistance in the operation of the Franchised Business. Franchisor's determination not to provide any particular service, either initial or continuing, shall not excuse Franchisee from any of its obligations under this Agreement.
    1. Franchisor may provide such assistance via telephone, fax, intranet communication, Skype or any other communication channel Franchisor deems appropriate, subject to the availability and schedules of Franchisor's personnel.
    1. Franchisor may make available to Franchisee information regarding any new product, service or suppliers or any updated methods of doing business.
    1. In the event Franchisee requests that Franchisor provide any type of assistance or training on-site at the Franchised Business, then Franchisee may be required to pay Franchisor's then-current training tuition fee in connection with such training (in addition to reimbursing Franchisor for any costs/expenses that Franchisor's personnel incurs in connection with providing such assistance).
  • G. Review of Advertising Materials. Franchisor will review and approve/reject any advertising or marketing materials proposed by Franchisee in connection with the Franchised Business as described more fully in Section 9 of this Agreement.
  • H. Website. For so long as Franchisor has an active website containing content designed to promote the SPRAY-NET brand, System and Proprietary Marks (collectively, the "Website"), Franchisor will list the contact information of the Franchised Business on this Website, provided Franchisee is not in material default under this Agreement. The Website is discussed in greater detail in Section 9(G) of this Agreement.
  • I. Email Addresses. Franchisor will provide Franchisee with at least one (1) email address, which: (i) Franchisee is required to use in connection with the Franchised Business; and (ii) must be the only email addresses used in connection with the Franchised Business.
  • J. Private Label Products. Franchisor may directly, or indirectly through Franchisor's affiliates or designated vendors, develop and provide Franchisee with private label products or other merchandise bearing the Proprietary Marks to be used by Franchisee and/or offered and sold by Franchisee as part of the Approved Services that are provided at the Franchised Business. Franchisee may be required to purchase these items from Franchisor or any other Approved Supplier that Franchisor designates.
  • K. Inspections of the Premises and Approved Vehicles. Franchisor will, as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, conduct inspections and/or audits of the Franchised Business and, upon 48 hours' notice, of the Premises and/or Approved Vehicles to ensure that Franchisee is operating its Franchised Business in compliance with the terms of this Agreement, the Manuals and the System standards and specifications. Such inspections may include: (i) inspections of the Premises and/or Approved Vehicles and inspecting any and all books and records; (ii) conducting mystery shop services and/or inspections designed to evaluate the Approved Products and Approved Services provided by the Franchised Business and any pre-sale activities involved with the same. Inspections of the Premises and/or Approved Vehicles will only occur during normal business hours and, with respect to the Premises, will only involve the physical area that is specifically devoted to the Franchised Business. Franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring that the Franchised

Business is being operated in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

  • L. Administration of Fund.

Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 36–37)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 11 discusses the franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training. Specifically, it mentions that Spray Net may delegate pre-opening and continuing obligations, including initial and ongoing training, and operations support, to a regional director franchisee.

Item 23 also touches on training, noting that if a franchisee requests on-site assistance or training, they may be required to pay Spray Net's current training tuition fee, in addition to reimbursing the franchisor for any costs incurred by their personnel in providing such assistance. Furthermore, individuals providing approved services and products involving Spray Net's confidential information must complete the relevant components of the initial training program.

Before attending the initial training program at Spray Net's headquarters, franchisees must meet certain pre-conditions, including paying the initial training fee, submitting the initial marketing investment (between $20,000 and $40,000), establishing a payment account, obtaining required insurance coverages, and providing completed copies of all required agreements and contracts. Franchisees must also complete the components of the initial training program provided via remote participation within 30 days of the agreement's execution.

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.