360training Acquires Ready Training Online (RTO)
Austin, TX – May 1, 2025 – 360training.com, Inc., a leading provider of online compliance and workforce training, has acquired Ready Training Online (RTO®), a full-service training provider serving the restaurant and convenience store sectors. This acquisition strengthens 360training’s mission to deliver industry-specific training that helps businesses stay compliant and develop high-performing teams.
“The acquisition of RTO is a significant milestone for 360training as we continue expanding our footprint in regulated industries,” said Tom Anderson, CEO of 360training. “RTO’s deep expertise and reputation in the convenience store space align perfectly with our long-term vision to offer best-in-class training to essential industries that keep the country running.”
Founded in 2005, RTO has spent two decades helping convenience stores and related service businesses across the country develop their frontline workforce and maintain compliance with critical government regulations. The Company has established strong partnerships with many of the top convenience store operators in the United States and is recognized as the preferred eLearning partner of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Now, joining the 360training family, RTO is poised to deliver even greater value to its partners.
“RTO’s practical, easy-to-deploy solutions are a natural fit with 360training’s expanding family of brands,” said Jeff Kahler, Founder of Ready Training Online. “In joining 360training, we are confident RTO clients, and the convenience industry will continue to receive the training necessary for employee success. I am very proud of the RTO and 360training teams. The hard work on both sides led to a well-coordinated, efficient, and non-disruptive acquisition. Their model ensures that becoming part of the 360training family is both effortless and rewarding.”
Together, 360training and RTO will extend their impact by enhancing access to workforce education and compliance training across essential industries.
“This is more than a business decision—it’s an opportunity to bring greater value to the communities we serve,” said Samantha Montalbano, COO of 360training. “RTO’s training helps frontline employees stay safe, informed, and prepared. Together, we can extend that impact by enhancing access to education in one of the country’s most essential service industries.”
As part of the portfolio, RTO will help deliver robust, targeted training tailored for employees in the convenience and retail industries. The acquisition also opens new doors for 360training’s current customers, particularly in the food and beverage space, who will now gain access to RTO’s extensive catalog of compliance and operational training tailored to convenience store operations.
“We’re excited to offer our customers in the convenience retail space a broader, more integrated training solution,” added Ryan Linders, CMO of 360training. “With this acquisition, we’re blending RTO’s industry leadership with 360training’s expertise in food safety, alcohol seller-server compliance, and workforce education—creating a one-stop shop for scalable, high-impact training.”
360training will continue to support RTO’s existing customer relationships while expanding its capabilities to deliver one of the most comprehensive and adaptable online training solutions for the service and retail industries.
360training Acquires On The Fly Brands
Austin, TX – April 17, 2025 – 360training.com, Inc., a leading provider of regulatory-approved training for the food and beverage industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three brands: TABC On The Fly, Certified On The Fly, and BASSET On The Fly.
This strategic acquisition significantly expands 360training’s Food & Beverage portfolio, which already includes Learn2Serve and TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures), two of the most recognized names in alcohol and food safety training in the U.S.
“This acquisition represents a bold step forward in our mission to deliver trusted, accessible regulatory training that protects the public and supports industry professionals,” said Tom Anderson, CEO of 360training. “By bringing the On The Fly brands into the 360training family, we’re not only extending our leadership in the food and beverage sector—we're reinforcing our commitment to innovation, compliance, and empowering safer hospitality environments nationwide.”
The newly acquired brands have built a strong legacy of convenient, affordable, and user-friendly online certification programs:
- TABC On The Fly is an approved provider of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) certification.
- Certified On The Fly delivers Texas Department of State Health Services-approved Texas Food Handler certification.
- BASSET On The Fly offers Illinois Liquor Control Commission-approved alcohol seller-server training through the BASSET program.
“Every product we deliver is ultimately about building safer, more responsible communities,” said Samantha Montalbano, COO of 360training. “With these brands, we’re able to expand access to approved training content that helps prevent alcohol-related incidents, reduce foodborne illness risks, and meet strict state regulations with ease. It's a win for both public safety and the professionals who keep our food and beverage spaces running.”
Since 2013, TABC On The Fly, Certified On The Fly, and BASSET On The Fly have been trusted by more than one million servers, bartenders, managers, and food service professionals across Texas and Illinois.
“Our customers count on us for reliable, streamlined learning experiences,” added Ryan Linders, CMO of 360training. “This acquisition allows us to elevate the customer experience with an even broader selection of approved, mobile-friendly training products that fit the way today’s workforce learns—anytime, anywhere.”
360training will continue to deliver the high-quality learning experiences these brands are known for. With this acquisition, the Company continues its momentum in delivering industry-leading regulatory training that’s not only compliant—but impactful.
360training Acquires My Mortgage Trainer
Austin, TX – April 11, 2025 – 360training.com, Inc., a leading online provider of regulatory-approved training and compliance solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of My Mortgage Trainer (mymgtr.com), an NMLS-approved provider of mortgage education and compliance training. The acquisition reflects 360training’s continued commitment to expanding its footprint in the financial services sector and delivering comprehensive learning solutions to professionals nationwide.
Founded over 20 years ago by industry veteran Aaron Wilson (‘Uncle Aaron’ to those in the industry), My Mortgage Trainer has built a strong reputation for educating and training brokers, lenders, and mortgage loan originators across the country. The company is widely recognized for its high-quality, flexible courses and dedication to supporting career development throughout the mortgage industry. Its robust offerings include NMLS-approved pre-licensing and continuing education in all 50 states.
“Bringing My Mortgage Trainer into the 360training family is a strategic union that makes perfect sense,” said Tom Anderson, CEO of 360training. “Both organizations share a commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible education in regulated industries. This acquisition strengthens our position in the mortgage sector while supporting our broader mission to expand professional training across compliance-driven markets.”
With the acquisition, 360training will maintain the legacy and customer relationships that have made My Mortgage Trainer a trusted name in mortgage education.
“By joining forces, we’re not only expanding our offerings, but also enhancing the compliance and operational support professionals need to navigate the complex mortgage industry,” said Samantha Montalbano, COO of 360training. “This acquisition represents our shared values in maintaining educational integrity, while scaling access to training that strengthens communities and the regulatory landscape.”
Clients of both organizations can expect uninterrupted access to high-quality mortgage training, including pre-licensing and CE courses across all states, while also gaining new opportunities through 360training’s expansive online training platform and innovative learning tools.
“Our customers are at the heart of everything we do,” added Ryan Linders, CMO of 360training. “By combining forces, we’re creating a more powerful training portfolio that meets the evolving needs of mortgage professionals. This gives learners more options, more flexibility, and ultimately, more tools to succeed in today’s challenging market.”
As 360training continues to grow its portfolio of compliance and career-focused training, the acquisition of My Mortgage Trainer exemplifies its mission to provide accessible, high-quality training that empowers individuals and strengthens the industries they serve.