What kind of employee training program must a 360 Painting franchisee implement?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, that the Franchisee (or its principal owner) or its Manager is unable to satisfactorily complete the training program described above, Franchisor has the right to terminate this Agreement. If Franchisee is a business entity and the principal owner fails to complete the initial training program to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction, or if the Manager fails to complete the initial training program to Franchisor's
reasonable satisfaction, in Franchisor's sole discretion and on terms designated by Franchisor, Franchisee may be permitted to select a substitute owner or Manager, as appropriate, and such substitute owner or Manager must complete the initial training to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction.
- 13.3 Training of Employees. Franchisee shall implement a training program approved by Franchisor for employees of the Business and shall be responsible for the proper training of its employees. Franchisee agrees not to employ any person who fails or refuses to complete Franchisee's training program or is unqualified to perform his or her duties at the Business in accordance with the requirements established for the operation of a 360 Painting Business.
- 13.4 Additional Training. Franchisee may have additional representatives attend Franchisor's initial training program, provided space is available and that reasonable notice is provided to Franchisor and that all travel, living, and related expenses incurred by Franchisee's representative during such training shall be at Franchisee's sole cost and expense. In addition, Franchisee and its Managers and employees shall attend and conduct such additional training programs as Franchisor may from time to time reasonably require relating to the operation of the Business and the System. Franchisee also may be required to purchase training videos or other instructional materials as specified by Franchisor from time to time in the Brand Standards Manual or otherwise.
- 13.5 Annual Convention. Franc
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 360 Painting FDD, franchisees must implement a training program for their employees that is approved by 360 Painting. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring their employees are properly trained. Franchisees cannot employ anyone who does not complete the training program or is unqualified to perform their duties according to 360 Painting's standards.
360 Painting also allows franchisees to have additional representatives attend the initial training program, provided space is available, reasonable notice is given, and the franchisee covers all associated travel and living expenses. Furthermore, franchisees, their managers, and employees must attend and conduct any additional training programs that 360 Painting reasonably requires related to the business and system operations. Franchisees may also be required to purchase training videos or other instructional materials as specified by 360 Painting in the Brand Standards Manual or otherwise.
Additionally, 360 Painting requires franchisees and/or one or more of their operating managers to attend an annual convention. The franchisee is responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for those attending. There is an annual convention fee, currently at $1,000 per attendee, which applies whether or not the franchisee attends the convention. If the franchisee does not attend the conference, the fee is $2,000, or the current amount set forth in the Brand Standards Manual.