If local laws do not permit operating a 360 Painting business from home, what happens?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
. Real Estate and/or Leasehold Improvements. We expect that you will operate the Business from a home office. You may need to make improvements to a home office. In that case, the costs to make those improvements will typically be about $1,000 or less. If local laws, rules, ordinances or neighborhood covenants do not permit the operation of the Business from your home or if you decide to locate your office outside of your home, your real estate costs will likely be higher. Locations for offices are typically in an industrial or commercial office park. The amount reflects the amount of lease payments for the first 6 months that you operate the Business. Lease payments vary considerably depending upon regional and local factors and the type of lease negotiated by you. Lease payments for a typical small office lease usually range from $500 to $1,500 per month depending upon the size, location and market demand for the property. The rate may be higher for a metropolitan area. Landlords typically require that one month's rent be paid prior to taking possession and may require an amount equal to one month's rent as a security deposit. The high estimate contained in the table above assumes that one month's rent and a security de
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company expects franchisees to operate the business from a home office. However, if local laws, rules, ordinances, or neighborhood covenants do not permit home-based operations, or if a franchisee simply prefers an external office, real estate costs will likely increase. The FDD notes that office locations are typically found in industrial or commercial office parks.
The document estimates lease payments for a small office typically range from $500 to $1,500 per month, depending on size, location, and market demand. Metropolitan areas may have higher rates. Landlords usually require one month's rent upfront and may also require a security deposit equal to one month's rent. The estimated initial investment table includes a real estate cost of $0 to $3,000, reflecting lease payments for the first six months. The high end of this range assumes payment of one month's rent and a security deposit before opening.
This means that if a 360 Painting franchisee cannot operate from home, they should anticipate higher initial costs due to leasing commercial space. These costs could include security deposits and monthly rent, which can vary significantly based on location. It is important for prospective franchisees to research local regulations and real estate costs to accurately estimate their initial investment if a home office is not an option.