What standards and specifications must a Bee Organized franchisee's administrative office conform to?
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. 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.
3.D. FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND SIGNS
Except as to an Administrative Office operated from the personal residence of Franchisee or Franchisee's Owner, Franchisee agrees to use in the construction and operation of Franchisee's Administrative Office only those types of construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and signs that Franchisor has approved or designated in the Operations Manual for Franchised Business as meeting Franchisor's specifications and standards for appearance, function and performance. Franchisee shall purchase approved or designated types of construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture and signs including, but not limited to, System Supplies, only from suppliers approved or designated by Franchisor from time to time in writing and/or in the Operations Manual.
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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 their business from an administrative office that adheres to the franchisor's standards and specifications, as detailed in the Operations Manual. The location of the administrative office requires written approval from Bee Organized. The office should not be accessible to the public or clients. Depending on local zoning laws, which the franchisee must independently verify, the franchisee's personal residence may serve as the administrative office. Otherwise, a commercial location within the operating territory is required. 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. This location must be presented to Bee Organized for approval and secured by the franchisee within 60 days of the agreement's effective date, evidenced by a lease that covers the full term of the agreement. The franchisee must use only approved construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and signs that meet Bee Organized's standards for appearance, function, and performance, unless the administrative office is operated from the franchisee's personal residence. These items must be purchased from suppliers approved by Bee Organized.
The franchisee is obligated to maintain, update, replenish, and recondition the administrative office as specified in the Operations Manual or in writing by Bee Organized. Franchisees cannot materially alter or modify the office. If the administrative office is damaged by a casualty such as fire, the franchisee must begin repairs or reconstruction within one month to restore it to its original condition, following Bee Organized's standards and specifications. The administrative office must be located within the franchisee's operating territory and approved by Bee Organized.