Where can I find more detailed information about my obligations as a 360 Painting franchisee?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
modification, concept, process, improvement or slogan. Franchisee acknowledges that any such modification, concept, process, improvement or slogan shall become Franchisor's sole and exclusive property and that Franchisor may use or allow other franchisees to use the same in connection with the System or the operation of 360 Painting Businesses, without providing any compensation to Franchisee, and Franchisee agrees to execute and deliver all such additional instruments and documents as Franchisor may request to evidence the assignment and Franchisor's ownership of the innovation or improvement.
9. OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE
Franchisee recognizes the mutual benefit to Franchisee, Franchisor and other franchisees of the System of the consistency of the appearance, services, products and advertising of the System and acknowledges and agrees that such consistencies are necessary for the protection and successful operation of 360 Painting Businesses. Franchisee covenants and warrants with respect to the operation of the Business that Franchisee and its employees and agents will comply with all of the requirements of the System and the Brand Standards Manual and will throughout the term of this Agreement:
- 9.1 Standards & Specifications. Operate the Business and sell and offer all products and services sold or offered hereby in accordance with the specifications, standards, business practices and policies of Franchisor now in effect or hereafter promulgated, and comply with all requirements of Franchisor, the System and the Brand Standards Manual as they are now or hereafter established, including, without limitation, any customer service, marketing, envir
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, a 360 Painting franchisee's obligations are detailed within the Franchise Agreement and the Brand Standards Manual. Item 9 of the FDD generally discusses the obligations of the franchisee, stating that franchisees must comply with all requirements of the 360 Painting system and the Brand Standards Manual throughout the term of the agreement.
Section 18.3 outlines the franchisee's obligations regarding trade secrets and confidential information, stating that the franchisee acknowledges that in connection with the operation of 360 Painting Businesses and the System, the Franchisor has developed competitively sensitive proprietary and confidential information. Section 18.1 discusses restrictions that include non-competition. Section 18.2 discusses non-solicitation.
Additionally, Exhibit C-3 and Exhibit C-4, which are the Internet Web Sites and Listings Agreement and the Telephone Listing Agreement respectively, are to be executed simultaneously with the Franchise Agreement. These agreements likely contain further details regarding the franchisee's obligations related to online presence and telephone listings. Reviewing these documents will provide a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of a 360 Painting franchisee.