What is the total estimated initial investment range for opening a 360 Painting franchise?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of | Amount | Method of | When Due | To Whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Payment | Payment is Made | ||
| Franchise Fee(1) | $65,000 | Wire | Upon Signing | Us |
| Vehicle(2) | $1,500 - $5,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Lessor |
| Real Estate and/or | $0 - $3,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Third Parties or Landlord |
| Leasehold | ||||
| Improvements(3) | ||||
| Equipment | $1,250 - $4,500 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Third Parties, Approved |
| & Supplies(4) | Suppliers | |||
| Insurance(5) | $2,000 - $5,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Third Parties |
| Signage(6) | $3,000 - $4,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Third Parties, Approved Suppliers |
| Technology Fee(7) | $5,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Us |
| Grand Opening(8) | $2,500 - $5,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Third Parties |
| Training | $3,000 - $5,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Third Parties |
| Expenses(9) | ||||
| Licenses/ | $100 - $1,500 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Licensing Authorities |
| Bonds(10) | ||||
| Professional | $1,500 - $3,000 | As Arranged | As Necessary | Third Parties |
| Fees(11) | ||||
| Designated | $0 - $30,000 | As Arranged | As Necessary | Third Parties |
| Manager Salary(12) | ||||
| Marketing(13) | $10,000 - $20,000 | As Arranged | As Necessary | Third Parties |
| Additional | $17,500 - $40,000 | As Arranged | As Necessary | You Determine |
| Funds(14) | ||||
| (6 months) | ||||
| TOTAL(15) | $132,350 – $196,000 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 360 Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated total initial investment to begin operations ranges from $132,350 to $196,000. This includes a variety of expenses, such as the franchise fee of $65,000 payable to 360 Painting, vehicle costs estimated between $1,500 and $5,000, and real estate and leasehold improvements that could range from $0 to $3,000.
Other significant costs contributing to the initial investment include equipment and supplies, with an estimated range of $1,250 to $4,500, insurance expenses ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, and signage costs between $3,000 and $4,000. 360 Painting also requires a technology fee of $5,000. Franchisees should also budget for grand opening marketing ($2,500 - $5,000), training expenses ($3,000 - $5,000), licenses and bonds ($100 - $1,500), and professional fees ($1,500 - $3,000).
The initial investment also accounts for a designated manager's salary, which could be between $0 and $30,000, and additional marketing expenses of $10,000 to $20,000. Furthermore, the estimate includes $17,500 to $40,000 in additional funds to cover operating expenses for the first six months of business. These figures are estimates based on 360 Painting's experience and the experience of operations staff operating similar franchise systems.
Prospective franchisees should note that these are only estimates, and the actual initial investment can vary based on factors such as the location of the office, the number and type of vehicles used, and local market conditions. 360 Painting does not offer financing for the initial investment, so franchisees must secure their own funding.