What should a prospective 360 Painting franchisee investigate regarding contractor's licenses?
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 360 Painting Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees must determine whether a contractor's license is required in their state to operate a painting and wall finishing services business. Franchisees must also investigate federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to their 360 Painting business. These include standards for construction, design, and maintenance of real property improvements, employee health and safety, and environmental protection, such as wastewater disposal, lead concentrations, lead paint removal, and hazardous chemical disposal. Franchisees should consider the effect and cost of complying with these regulations in their chosen geographic area.
The 360 Painting FDD emphasizes that laws and regulations vary significantly by location. Therefore, prospective franchisees should consult with local advisors to identify all applicable laws and regulations. Franchisees are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary contractor permits, licenses, and operational licenses. While 360 Painting may offer guidance, it is not obligated to do so, and any guidance provided is not guaranteed.
Prospective 360 Painting franchisees should consult with their attorney regarding all laws, regulations, and ordinances that may affect their business. They are ultimately responsible for investigating and complying with all applicable laws and requirements, regardless of any advice or information provided by 360 Painting. The franchisor has not specifically researched these laws in each state and locality to determine their applicability to the franchised business, placing the onus of due diligence on the franchisee.