Is there additional information about Spray Net's training program in Item 11?
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Training Program and Related Disclosures
Before the opening of your Franchised Business, we provide an initial training program conducted at the times designated by us if you are a new System franchisee. A portion of this training is done online via our E Learning Network and the balance of training is usually conducted within your Designated Territory.
The first portion of the initial training is conducted online via our E-Learning Network. This training takes approximately 3-5 days depending upon how often you choose to participate in the online training and covers some basic introductory topics regarding the System and our brand generally.
The in-person portion of our Initial Training Program typically lasts up to 5 business days of classroom instruction. We also provide up to (a) three (3) business days (typically, between 2-3 days) of sales training ("Sales Training"), and (b) five (5) business days of production training ("Production Training") in your Designated Territory.
- The Sales Training is conducted after (a) you have satisfactorily completed the classroom instruction; (b) the initial and grand opening marketing for your Franchised Business begins; and (c) you have secured an agreed to certain number of appointments for Services.
The Production Training is conducted after you complete the Sales Training and have secured an agreed to number of contracts for Services.
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- The instruction materials for the initial training program include the Operations Manual, power-point slides and on-line course materials.
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- You or, if you are not an individual, your Designated Manager and up to one additional person must attend and successfully complete the Initial Training Program to our satisfaction before your commence operations of your Franchised Business.
You may have up to two (2) people attend the training program conducted at no additional cost. If you have additional participants attend the initial training program, you will pay our then-current fees for each additional participant and you must receive our prior approval.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 38–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 11 provides details regarding the training program. Spray Net offers an initial training program for new franchisees, a portion of which is conducted online through their E-Learning Network, typically taking 3-5 days depending on the franchisee's participation. The balance of the training is usually conducted within the franchisee's Designated Territory.
The in-person portion of the Initial Training Program typically lasts up to 5 business days of classroom instruction. Additionally, Spray Net provides up to three business days of sales training and five business days of production training in the franchisee's Designated Territory.
The initial training program covers various modules, including Vision and Values, Paint Systems, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Weekly Goals and Planner, and Spray Network & Estimating. Some modules involve both classroom and on-the-job training. For example, the Spray Network & Estimating module includes 12 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of on-the-job training, conducted virtually and within the franchisee's Designated Territory or at their Franchised Business.