Is a Mac computer acceptable for use in a 360 Painting franchise, or is a laptop PC required?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Territory.
Computer/Point-of Sale System
Hardware
You must purchase and use a laptop PC (not a Mac computer) designated and approved by us that converts into a tablet. (FA Section 10). If we elect to modify our computer hardware or software requirements, you must upgrade your equipment at the actual cost of the upgrade. There are no contractual limits on the frequency or cost of upgrades. You may use hardware and software that you currently own in the operation of your 360 Painting Business so long as it meets our standards and specifications. If you purchase new hardware and software, your costs will be approximately $1,200 to $1,500. We have no contractual obligation for the maintenance, repairs, updates or upgrades to your computer system. You are not required to incur any annual costs for optional or required maintenance, updating, u
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase and use a laptop PC, not a Mac computer. The specified laptop PC must be designated and approved by 360 Painting and have the capability to convert into a tablet.
If 360 Painting modifies its computer hardware or software requirements, franchisees are obligated to upgrade their equipment at the actual cost of the upgrade. The FDD states that there are no contractual limits on the frequency or cost of these upgrades, which could pose a financial risk to franchisees if upgrades are frequent or expensive. Franchisees may use hardware and software they currently own if it meets 360 Painting's standards and specifications.
The estimated cost for purchasing new hardware and software ranges from approximately $1,200 to $1,500. 360 Painting has no contractual obligation for the maintenance, repairs, updates, or upgrades to the computer system. Franchisees are not required to incur any annual costs for optional or required maintenance, updating, upgrading, or support contracts for the computer systems.