Who is responsible for the travel and living expenses if a 360 Painting franchisee sends additional representatives to the initial training program?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living, and related expenses if they choose to send additional representatives to the initial training program. This is contingent on space being available and the franchisor receiving reasonable notice.
This means that while 360 Painting allows franchisees to send more than one person to the initial training, they will not bear any of the costs associated with the extra attendees. The franchisee must budget for these additional expenses if they plan to have multiple representatives participate in the training.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors typically only cover the training costs for a set number of individuals (often the franchisee and/or a designated manager). Franchisees should consider the costs associated with sending additional personnel for training when evaluating the overall investment required for a 360 Painting franchise.