How are 'Hours' calculated for a Bee Organized business?

According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Hours' are defined as the amount of time, measured in hours, that a Bee Organized business spends working on projects for clients during a particular calendar year. The document specifies that 'Hours' is calculated by dividing the total Gross Sales of an outlet during the calendar year by the average billable hour rate of all outlets in the Bee Organized franchise system. The average billable hour rate is stated to be $75 per hour.

For a prospective Bee Organized franchisee, this means that the reported 'Hours' figure is not a direct measurement of time but rather a derived value based on revenue and a system-wide average rate. This calculation method may not accurately reflect the actual hours spent on projects if a franchisee's billable rate differs significantly from the $75 average. Factors such as local market conditions, service pricing strategies, and the types of projects undertaken could all influence a franchisee's actual billable hour rate.

It is important to note that this 'Hours' calculation is used in the context of financial performance representations within the FDD. Franchisees should understand that this metric is primarily intended for comparative analysis and system-wide reporting. A potential franchisee should consider how their own operational efficiency and pricing might affect this calculation and how it aligns with their business goals. Further due diligence, including discussions with existing franchisees, is recommended to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how time and revenue are related in practice.