What is the definition of 'Scheduled Opening Date' for a Bee Organized franchise?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Scheduled Opening Date" means the day that occurs 120 days immediately following the Effective Date of this Agreement.
"Spouse" means the legal spouse of an Owner.
"Supplemental Training" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 4.A. of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Scheduled Opening Date' is defined as the date that occurs 120 days immediately following the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement. The Effective Date itself refers to the date specified in the first paragraph of the Franchise Agreement. If that date cannot be determined from the agreement, the Effective Date becomes the date the franchisee signs the agreement.
For a prospective Bee Organized franchisee, this means they have approximately four months from the signing of the agreement to prepare for their business launch. This period includes securing a location, completing training, marketing, and all other necessary steps to begin operations.
It's important for franchisees to understand this timeline and plan accordingly. Failure to open by the Scheduled Opening Date could potentially lead to consequences outlined in the Franchise Agreement, although those consequences are not specified in the provided documentation. Franchisees should confirm with Bee Organized what those consequences might be.