For a 360 Painting franchise, who must directly supervise the business?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Any additional required training must be completed by you and/or your general manager (if the person managing the day-to-day operations of the
Business is not you) to our satisfaction. You must bear any costs you incur (including any travel and living expenses) in connection with any additional training and we may require that you pay us a fee (as described in Item 6). The instructional materialsfor any additional training programs may include the Brand Standards Manual or third-party technical manuals.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 41–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 360 Painting Franchise Disclosure Document, either the franchisee or a general manager must complete any additional required training to the franchisor's satisfaction if the franchisee is not managing the day-to-day operations of the business. This ensures that someone in a leadership position is adequately trained on any new developments, advanced lessons, or changes to the 360 Painting system.
This requirement ensures that the 360 Painting franchise adheres to brand standards and operational procedures, even if the franchisee chooses to delegate daily management. The training may cover new software programs, platforms, or other updates to the business model. The training can be completed through an online learning management system or live, either online, at the headquarters, or at the franchisee's location.
The franchisee is responsible for covering all costs associated with additional training, including travel, living expenses, and any fees charged by 360 Painting. This ensures that the franchisee is invested in maintaining the quality and consistency of the 360 Painting brand. This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors typically require franchisees and/or their managers to undergo initial and ongoing training to maintain brand standards and operational efficiency.