Does 360 Painting specify the methods franchisees must use?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ce or those Vehicles for any other purpose without our written consent. You must operate your Franchise in strict conformity with the methods, standards and specifications in the Brand Standards Manual and as we may require otherwise in writing. You may not deviate from these standards, specifications and procedures without our written consent.
You must offer all the services and products we specify in strict accordance with our standards and specifications. We have the right, using our reasonable business judgment, to specify the maximum prices at which you must offer some or all the products and services. You may not sell any services or products that we have not authorized, and you must discontinue offering any services or products that we may, in our sole discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. If your franchise is a conversion, you must stop using all products, supplies and equipment that we have not approved or that does not conform to our System.
We may periodically change the required or authorized products or services for 360 Painting Businesses. There are no limits on our right to do so. If we modify the System, you may be required to add or replace equipment, signs and fixtures, and you may have to make improvements or modifications as necessary to maintain uniformity with our current standards and specifications.
ITEM 17: RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP
This table lists certain important provisions of the franchise and related agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreements attached to this Disclosure Document.
| Provision | Franchise Agreement | Summary you agree to mediate any dispute, controversy or claim before | |
|---|---|---|---|
| bringing suit. | |||
| v. | Choi ce of forum | Section 27.2 | Subject to applicable state law, any mediation or litigation must be pursued in courts located in the county and state in which we maintain our principal place of business (currently the City of Charlottesville, VA). |
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Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their franchise in strict compliance with the methods, standards, and specifications outlined in the Brand Standards Manual and as otherwise required in writing by 360 Painting. Franchisees are not allowed to deviate from these standards, specifications, and procedures without written consent from 360 Painting.
360 Painting requires franchisees to offer all services and products strictly according to their standards and specifications. 360 Painting retains the right to specify the maximum prices at which franchisees must offer some or all products and services. Franchisees cannot sell any services or products that 360 Painting has not authorized and must discontinue offering any services or products that 360 Painting disapproves of in writing.
The distinguishing characteristics of the 360 Painting system include brand standards and procedures for business operations and management; procedures and strategies for marketing, advertising and promotions; signage, vehicle wrapping, inventory and materials; methods and techniques for cleaning, restoring and protecting exterior surfaces; methods and techniques for inventory and cost control; the Marks; the Brand Standards Manual; and brand standards, specifications and procedures; record keeping, accounting, billing, collections and account management. These are all designed to enhance the business and managerial aspects of the painting and wall finishing services business.
If 360 Painting modifies the System, franchisees may be required to add or replace equipment, signs, and fixtures, and make improvements or modifications necessary to maintain uniformity with current standards and specifications. This ensures that all 360 Painting franchises operate under a consistent set of standards, maintaining brand uniformity and service quality.