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Which sections of the 360 Painting Franchise Agreement detail the initial and ongoing training obligations of the franchisee?

360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

During the term of this Agreement, Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee the non-exclusive right and license, and Franchisee undertakes the obligation, to develop and operate a 360 Painting Business and to use solely in connection therewith, the Marks and the System in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only within the Protected Territory (as defined below). Franchisee agrees to use the Marks and System, as they are changed, improved and further developed by Franchisor from time to time. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Franchisor, Franchisee has three months from the Effective Date to complete the initial training as required by Section 13.1 and to commence operation of the Business. If Franchisee fails to complete initial training and commence operation of the Business within this time period, Franchisor may terminate this Agreement, as provided in Sections 19.2(i) and 19.2(ii), below. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's written approval prior to commencing operation of the Business.

Please note, select brands may offer extra application based training before, during, or after the initial training program which in some cases may require additional travel, expenses, and/or time in order to complete these vendor led or industry expert training outside of the three weeks highlighted above. We may periodically require you to attend other training programs in addition to the initial training to address new developments in the market, advanced lessons, or changes to the System. For example, if we adopt and implement a new software program or platform, we may require you to obtain one or more training sessions relating to it. Many of our additional training courses are available for our franchisees to complete through our online learning management system. Required additional training, if any, may be conducted through this learning management system or live. Live training may be conducted online, at our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA or at your location, as we deem appropriate. Any additional required training must be completed by you and/or your general manager (if the person managing the day-to-day operations of the

Business is not you) to our satisfaction. You must bear any costs you incur (including any travel and living expenses) in connection with any additional training and we may require that you pay us a fee (as described in Item 6). The instructional materialsfor any additional training programs may include the Brand Standards Manual or third-party technical manuals.

Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 26–27)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 FDD, Section 13.1 of the 360 Painting Franchise Agreement outlines the initial training requirements for franchisees. Additionally, Sections 19.2(i) and 19.2(ii) specify the consequences of failing to complete the initial training within the stipulated timeframe.

Furthermore, the FDD mentions that 360 Painting may periodically require franchisees to attend additional training programs to stay updated with market developments, advanced lessons, or changes to the System. These additional training courses may be completed through 360 Painting's online learning management system or through live sessions conducted online, at the company headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, or at the franchisee's location, as deemed appropriate by 360 Painting.

The franchisee and/or their general manager (if applicable) must complete any additional required training to 360 Painting's satisfaction. The franchisee is responsible for covering all costs associated with additional training, including travel and living expenses, and may also be required to pay a fee to 360 Painting. Instructional materials for additional training programs may include the Brand Standards Manual or third-party technical manuals.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.