Under what conditions might the 360 Painting onboarding process take longer than expected?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The onboarding program is guided by an onboarding specialist, who will help you understand and complete much of the administrative work necessary to enable you to apply the information covered in the virtual and live training programs to the opening of your Business. At the beginning of the onboarding period, the onboarding specialist will share a Welcome Packet that provides the information you need to begin completing onboarding tasks. On-boarding is done at your own pace, using web-based materials we provide. We ask trainees to expect onboarding to take up to 40 hours approximately, however some states may have additional requirements that could extend the completion of these tasks even longer.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 360 Painting Franchise Disclosure Document, the typical onboarding process is estimated to take up to 40 hours. However, the document states that the completion of these tasks could be extended if some states have additional requirements.
This means that prospective 360 Painting franchisees in certain states may need to allocate more time to complete the onboarding process than the estimated 40 hours. The specific additional requirements are not detailed in the FDD, so franchisees should inquire with the franchisor about the requirements in their specific state.
It is important for potential franchisees to be aware of these potential delays and factor them into their business launch timeline. Understanding the specific requirements of their state will help them plan effectively and avoid any unexpected delays in opening their 360 Painting franchise.