What costs are the franchisee responsible for regarding the initial training program for a 360 Painting franchise?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
sole discretion and on terms designated by Franchisor, Franchisee may be permitted to select a substitute owner or Manager, as appropriate, and such substitute owner or Manager must complete the initial training to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction.
- 13.3 Training of Employees. Franchisee shall implement a training program approved by Franchisor for employees of the Business and shall be responsible for the proper training of its employees. Franchisee agrees not to employ any person who fails or refuses to complete Franchisee's training program or is unqualified to perform his or her duties at the Business in accordance with the requirements established for the operation of a 360 Painting Business.
- 13.4 Additional Training. Franchisee may have additional 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 the 2025 FDD, 360 Painting franchisees are responsible for covering certain costs associated with the initial and additional training programs. If a franchisee wants to have additional representatives attend the initial training program, they can do so if space is available and with reasonable notice to 360 Painting. However, the franchisee must cover all travel, living, and related expenses for these representatives during the training.
In addition to the initial training, 360 Painting franchisees, their managers, and employees must attend any additional training programs that 360 Painting reasonably requires for operating the business and adhering to the 360 Painting system. Franchisees might also need to purchase training videos or other instructional materials as specified in the Brand Standards Manual or otherwise communicated by 360 Painting.
Furthermore, 360 Painting requires franchisees and/or their operating managers to attend an annual convention. The franchisee is responsible for the travel and living expenses of the attendees. 360 Painting may also charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of the convention. Currently, the annual convention fee is $1,000 per attendee, but this fee can change. If a franchisee does not attend the convention, they may be required to pay $2,000 (or the then-current amount set forth in the Brand Standards Manual).