What is the deadline for a Bee Organized franchisee to respond to a Service Order?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (3) Franchisee shall have 10 days to evaluate the Service Order and determine whether or not Franchisee wishes to accept same and provide, on an on-going basis as designated by the Service Order, the Approved Services and Products on behalf of designated Corporate Account clients; and
- (4) If Franchisee elects to accept the Service Order, Franchisee shall perform and comply with same. If Franchisee elects to reject the Service Order, Franchisee is under no obligation to perform same. If Franchisee fails to respond in writing within 10 days where Franchisee either accepts or rejects the Service Order, Franchisee shall be deemed to have rejected the Service Order.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has 10 days to respond to a proposed Service Order. This Service Order, submitted by Bee Organized, will disclose the services to be performed, pricing, timing requirements, and other relevant information. The franchisee must evaluate the Service Order and decide whether to accept it and provide the designated services.
If the franchisee chooses to accept the Service Order, they are obligated to perform and comply with its terms. Conversely, if they reject it, they have no obligation to fulfill the order. However, it's crucial to respond in writing within the 10-day timeframe.
Failure to provide a written response, either accepting or rejecting the Service Order, within the 10-day period will be interpreted as a rejection of the Service Order. This ensures that Bee Organized can promptly make alternative arrangements if a franchisee is unable or unwilling to take on a particular service request.
This clause is important for prospective franchisees to understand, as it sets a clear expectation for responsiveness and allows Bee Organized to efficiently manage service delivery across its franchise network. Franchisees should be prepared to promptly evaluate and respond to Service Orders to avoid missing potential business opportunities.