Does 360 Painting provide the laptop and related technology needed for the training program?

According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for providing their own laptop and related technology for the training program. The 360 Painting FDD specifies that this equipment is necessary to download and operate the systems that franchisees will be learning about during the three-week training. This means a prospective franchisee must factor in the cost of a suitable laptop and any other required technology when budgeting for their 360 Painting franchise.

While 360 Painting does not provide the laptop for the training program, they do require franchisees to purchase and use a laptop PC (not a Mac computer) that converts into a tablet, which must be designated and approved by them. If a franchisee purchases new hardware and software, the costs will be approximately $1,200 to $1,500. Franchisees may use hardware and software that they currently own in the operation of their 360 Painting business so long as it meets their standards and specifications.

This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where franchisees are typically responsible for providing their own equipment and technology. However, it is important to note that 360 Painting has the right to modify their computer hardware or software requirements, and franchisees must upgrade their equipment at the actual cost of the upgrade. There are no contractual limits on the frequency or cost of upgrades. This could potentially lead to unexpected expenses for the franchisee in the future.