Is attendance at the 360 Painting annual convention mandatory?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ional representatives attend Franchisor's initial training program, provided space is available and that reasonable notice is provided to Franchisor and that all travel, living, and related expenses incurred by Franchisee's representative during such training shall be at Franchisee's sole cost and expense. In addition, Franchisee and its Managers and employees shall attend and conduct such additional training programs as Franchisor may from time to time reasonably require relating to the operation of the Business and the System. Franchisee also may be required to purchase training videos or other instructional materials as specified by Franchisor from time to time in the Brand Standards Manual or otherwise.
- 13.5 Annual Convention. Franc
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, attendance at the annual convention is mandatory for the franchisee and/or one or more of the operating managers of the business. The franchisee is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for those attending. 360 Painting may also charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs and expenses of the convention.
The FDD states that the annual convention fee is currently $1,000 per attendee. However, this fee applies whether or not the franchisee attends the convention. If the franchisee does not attend the conference, they will be charged $2,000 (or the amount then stated in the Brand Standards Manual).
This means that a 360 Painting franchisee must budget not only for the direct costs of attending the convention (travel, lodging, registration fee), but also for a penalty fee if they choose not to attend. The franchisor can change the fee amount in the Brand Standards Manual.