Can 360 Painting require franchisees and their employees to attend additional training programs?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 Franchise Disclosure Document, 360 Painting franchisees and their managers and employees may be required to attend additional training programs. These programs would relate to the operation of the business and the 360 Painting system. 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.
In addition to these potential training requirements, 360 Painting requires franchisees and/or one or more of the operating managers of the business to attend an annual convention. The franchisee is responsible for the travel and living expenses of those attending. 360 Painting may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs and expenses of the convention.
The annual convention is mandatory, and the annual convention fee (currently $1,000 per attendee) 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).