How long does Bee Organized have to respond to a franchisee's request for administrative office approval?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. Franchisor shall respond to Franchisee's request for approval of a proposed Administrative Office within 30 days following Franchisor's receipt, from Franchisee, of complete written information about Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office. If Franchisor rejects or disapproves Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office, Franchisee must nevertheless identify and obtain Franchisor's approval of a proposed Administrative Office within the time requirements set forth in this Agreement. Franchisor's disapproval of a proposed Administrative Office shall not serve as a basis to extend any deadline or requirement set forth in this Agreement.
Franchisor's approval of Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office is not and does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind other than that Franchisor does not object to or disapprove of Franchisee's proposed Administrative Office. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted to impose an obligation on Franchisor to locate an Administrative Office for the Franchised Business, to assist Franchisee in the selection of a suitable Administrative Office, or to provide assistance to the Franchisee in the purchase or lease of an Administrative Office.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bee Organized has 30 days to respond to a franchisee's request for approval of a proposed administrative office. This 30-day period starts once Bee Organized receives complete written information about the proposed administrative office from the franchisee.
It's important to note that if Bee Organized rejects the proposed administrative office, the franchisee is still responsible for finding and getting approval for another location within the original time frame specified in the Franchise Agreement. Bee Organized's disapproval does not extend any deadlines or requirements outlined in the agreement.
Bee Organized's approval of an administrative office only indicates that they do not object to or disapprove of the location. It does not constitute any warranty or representation beyond that. The agreement clarifies that Bee Organized is not obligated to find an administrative office for the franchisee, assist in selecting a suitable location, or provide assistance in purchasing or leasing an office.