What kind of office must a Bee Organized franchisee develop, and where can the specifications be found?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Operations Manual as such Operations Manual exists as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and as the Operations Manual may be modified and supplemented from time to time in the future by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment.
3.C. FRANCHISEE'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Franchisee must operate the Franchised Business from an Administrative Office that conforms to Franchisor's standards and specifications and, such other requirements as set forth in the Operations Manual. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's written approval of the location of Franchisee's Administrative Office. Franchisee's Administrative Office must not be accessible to the public or to
Franchisee's clients. If permitted by applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, local zoning laws and regulations (to be independently verified by Franchisee) Franchisee may designate Franchisee's personal residence as Franchisee's Administrative Office. Otherwise, Franchisee must develop Franchisee's Administrative Office from a commercial location located within the Operating Territory. If applicable, Franchisor will furnish Franchisee with Franchisor's then current preliminary plans and specifications for an Administrative Office. Franchisee shall develop, operate and manage the Franchised Business from an Administrative Office, that: (a) was identified and evaluated by Franchisee; (b) complies with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (c) satisfies and meets Franchisor's standards and specifications; (d) is timely presented by Franchisee to Franchisor for approval as Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office; (e) is approved by Franchisor as Franchisee's Administrative Office; (f) is timely secured by Franchisee within 60 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, as evidenced by a binding lease with a duration equal to the full Term of this Agreement; and (g) otherwise meets the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Franchisor's standards and specifications.
Franchisee will not lease, purchase or otherwise acquire a proposed Administrative Office until such information as Franchisor may require as to the proposed Administrative Office has been provided to Franchisor by Franchisee and, Franchisor has approved the location in accordance with the terms and conditions 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, a franchisee must operate from an Administrative Office that meets the franchisor's standards and specifications. The location of this office requires written approval from Bee Organized. The office should not be accessible to the public or clients.
If local laws permit, a franchisee's personal residence can serve as the Administrative Office. Otherwise, the franchisee must establish the Administrative Office at a commercial location within their designated Operating Territory. Bee Organized will provide preliminary plans and specifications for the Administrative Office, if applicable.
The franchisee is responsible for identifying and evaluating a location that complies with the franchise agreement and meets Bee Organized's standards. The franchisee must present the proposed office to Bee Organized for approval and secure it within 60 days of the agreement's effective date, as evidenced by a binding lease for the full term of the agreement. Further specifications regarding construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and signs can be found in the Operations Manual.