What is a 360 Painting franchisee's responsibility regarding the maintenance and appearance of the business?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ociated with providing such personnel, including costs of transportation, meals, lodging, salaries, wages and other compensation (including fringe benefits).
9.2 Pricing. Franchisor may, from time to time, suggest pricing policies to the extent permissible under then current law. Franchisee has the sole and exclusive right to set the minimum prices Franchisee charges for the products and services offered by Franchisee. Suggested pricing policies are not mandatory. Franchisor retains the right to establish maximum prices to be charged by Franchisee for sales promotions, to the extent permitted by law.
9.3 Maintenance & Appearance. Maintain at all times, at its expense, the Business and the Vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools, and if Franchisee leases or owns any real property in connection with the Business, any fixtures, furnishings, furniture, décor, premises, parking areas, landscape areas, and interior and exterior signs, in an excellent, clean, attractive and safe condition in conformity with the Brand Standards Manual and Franchisor's high standards and public image. Franchisee shall promptly make all repairs and replacements thereto as may be required to keep the Business and the Vehicles in the highest degree of safety, repair and condition and to maintain maximum efficiency and productivity, and to remain in compliance with Franchisor's standards. If Franchisor changes its image or standards of operation with respect to the Business or the Vehicles, Franchisee expressly agrees to comply, at its expense, with each change within such reasonable time as Franchisor may require, or if no time is specified, within 30 days after receiving notification of the change. The cost of replacing the Vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools shall be borne exclusively by Franchisee.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, 360 Painting franchisees must maintain their business, vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools in excellent condition at their own expense. This includes keeping everything clean, attractive, and safe, adhering to the standards outlined in the Brand Standards Manual and maintaining 360 Painting's high standards and public image. If the franchisee owns or leases real property for the business, this obligation extends to fixtures, furnishings, furniture, décor, premises, parking areas, landscape areas, and interior and exterior signs.
The franchisee is responsible for promptly making all necessary repairs and replacements to maintain safety, proper repair, and condition, as well as maximum efficiency and productivity. Franchisees must also comply with any changes to the image or operational standards implemented by 360 Painting, at the franchisee's own expense, within a reasonable timeframe specified by 360 Painting, or within 30 days if no specific time is given after notification of the change. The franchisee bears the full cost of replacing vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools.
In addition, the 360 Painting franchisee must prominently display the "360 Painting" name on vehicles or any real property used for the business, using signs, decals, or paint patterns that conform to 360 Painting's specifications. The franchisee cannot display any signs, decals, or advertising that 360 Painting reasonably objects to. This ensures brand consistency and protects the overall image of the 360 Painting franchise system.