What is the standard initial franchise fee for a 360 Painting franchise?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EM 5: INITIAL FEES**
Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee ("Franchise Fee") for a 360 Painting Business is $65,000. The Franchise Fee is payable by wire transfer and generally must be paid in one lump-sum upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. If you obtain third-party SBA financing, the terms of that financing may require that you pay a portion of the Franchise Fee (typically $15,000) upon execution of the Franchise Agreement and the remainder (typically $50,000) be paid after receiving funding. The Franchise Fee is fully earned when paid and is not refundable.
Discount Offered
We offer two different discount options on the Franchise Fee. The discounts may not be combined.
First, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans and individuals working in rescue, emergency services and policing who purchase a new Franchised Business.
Second, we offer a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee if you already own and operate an existing franchise in a franchise system owned by us or one of our affiliates and you are in compliance with the terms of your franchise agreement.
During our last fiscal year, we sold franchises for a Franchise Fee that ranged from $0 to $65,000.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the standard initial franchise fee for a 360 Painting business is $65,000. This fee is generally payable in one lump sum via wire transfer upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement. However, the FDD notes that if a franchisee obtains third-party SBA financing, the terms of that financing may allow for a split payment. Typically, in such cases, $15,000 is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement, with the remaining $50,000 due after the franchisee receives funding.
360 Painting does offer discounts on the franchise fee under certain conditions. Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans and individuals working in rescue, emergency services, and policing are eligible for a 10% discount on the Franchise Fee when purchasing a new Franchised Business. A similar 10% discount is available to individuals who already own and operate an existing franchise within a franchise system owned by 360 Painting or its affiliates, provided they are in compliance with the terms of their existing franchise agreement. These discounts cannot be combined.
The FDD also states that during the last fiscal year, 360 Painting sold franchises for fees ranging from $0 to $65,000. The initial franchise fee is considered fully earned upon payment and is non-refundable, regardless of whether the franchisee successfully launches their 360 Painting business.