What should I investigate regarding regulations and requirements that may apply to my 360 Painting business location?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As a painting and wall finishing services contractor, you may be required to obtain a contractor's license in certain states. You should investigate whether this requirement will apply to your Business. Additionally, federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances may apply to the operation of a 360 Painting Business, including those which: (a) establish general standards, specifications and requirements for the construction, design and maintenance of real property improvements; (b) set standards pertaining to employee health and safety; and (c) protect the environment by, for example, regulating disposal of wastewater, airborne concentrations of lead, lead paint removal and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste. You should investigate whether there are regulations and requirements that may apply in the geographic area in which you are interested in locating a 360 Painting Business, and you should consider both their effect and the cost of compliance.
Laws and regulations vary widely from place to place. You should consult an advisor in your area to determine all applicable laws and regulations. You must obtain all contractor permits and licenses and operational licenses. We are not required to provide any guidance in compliance with these laws and regulations, and any guidance that is provided is not guaranteed. You should consult with your attorney concerning these and other laws, regulations and ordinances that may affect the operation of the Business. You are solely responsible for investigating and complying with all of these applicable laws, regulations and other requirements, despite any advice or information that we may give you. We have not specifically researched these laws in your state and locality to determine their applicability to your Franchised Business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, as a 360 Painting franchisee, you must investigate the regulations and requirements applicable to your business. Because you are providing painting and wall finishing services, some states may require you to obtain a contractor's license. You should determine if this requirement applies to your 360 Painting business.
Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances may apply to your 360 Painting business. These include regulations that establish standards for construction, design, and maintenance of real property improvements; standards pertaining to employee health and safety; and environmental protection regulations regarding wastewater disposal, airborne concentrations of lead, lead paint removal, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste. You should investigate whether there are regulations and requirements that may apply in the geographic area in which you are interested in locating a 360 Painting business, and you should consider both their effect and the cost of compliance.
The FDD states that laws and regulations vary widely from place to place, so you should consult an advisor in your area to determine all applicable laws and regulations. You are responsible for obtaining all contractor permits and licenses and operational licenses. 360 Painting is not required to provide guidance on compliance with these laws and regulations, and any guidance provided is not guaranteed. You should consult with your attorney concerning laws, regulations, and ordinances that may affect the operation of your 360 Painting business, as you are solely responsible for investigating and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements, despite any advice or information that 360 Painting may give you. 360 Painting has not specifically researched these laws in your state and locality to determine their applicability to your franchised business.