What Franchise Agreement section covers the pre-opening purchases/leases obligations for a 360 Painting franchisee?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- provide you with a list of approved suppliers for equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies which you will need to obtain. (FA Section 9.10);
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- assist you with setting up certain mandatory software systems, websites and other technology used in the operation of the business and provide you with an email account. (FA Sections 4.6 and 10.1);
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- if you wish to operate the Business from a location other than your house, consult with you and respond within 30 days. (FA Section 2.1);
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- suggest pricing policies to the extent permissible under then current law. You will set the minimum prices you charge for the products and services you offer. We may establish maximum prices for sales promotions, to the extent permitted by law. (FA Section 9.2); and
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- review an alternative location for your Business, if you do not operate from your home. (FA Section 2.1).
Typical Length of Time Before Operation
We estimate that the typical length of time between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of a 360 Painting Business is approximately 60 days. Factors that may affect your beginning operations include ability to secure permits, zoning and local ordinances, weather conditions, and delays in installation of equipment and fixtures. You must open your Business and be operational within three (3) months after signing the Franchise Agreement (FA Section 1), and you must plan to complete our 3-week training program before opening. We may terminate your Franchise Agreement if you fail to timely open your business.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 360 Painting Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 9.10 of the Franchise Agreement includes a list of approved suppliers for equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies that the franchisee will need to obtain.
Item 11 outlines several forms of assistance 360 Painting provides before opening. This includes help with setting up mandatory software, websites, and other technologies, as detailed in Franchise Agreement Sections 4.6 and 10.1. Additionally, if a franchisee wishes to operate the business from a location other than their house, 360 Painting will consult with them and respond within 30 days, as stated in Franchise Agreement Section 2.1. They will also review alternative business locations if the franchisee does not operate from home, also referencing FA Section 2.1.
360 Painting estimates the typical time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the business is about 60 days. However, several factors can affect the beginning operations, including securing permits, zoning and local ordinances, weather conditions, and delays in equipment and fixture installation. The franchisee must open their 360 Painting business and be operational within three months after signing the Franchise Agreement, as noted in FA Section 1. The franchisee must also plan to complete the 3-week training program before opening. Failure to open the business on time may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.