To whom must a 360 Painting franchisee provide a copy of their assumed name filing?

According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is required to file an affidavit of doing business under an assumed name, they must provide a copy of this filing to 360 Painting. This requirement applies if state or local laws mandate that the franchisee file a report or certificate indicating that "360 Painting" or a similar name is being used as a fictitious or assumed name.

In practical terms, this means that if a 360 Painting franchisee operates their business under a name different from their legal corporate name (i.e., an assumed name), and local regulations require them to register this assumed name, they must also provide a copy of that registration to 360 Painting. The filing or application must also indicate that the filing is made as a franchisee of "360 Painting, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal office address in Charlottesville, Virginia."

This requirement ensures that 360 Painting is aware of all names under which its franchises are operating and that the franchise is correctly identified as part of the 360 Painting system. It also helps 360 Painting protect its brand and trademarks by ensuring consistent and accurate representation across all franchise locations. Franchisees should be aware of these obligations and comply with both local regulations and the franchisor's requirements to avoid any potential issues or breaches of the franchise agreement.