What access to a Beehive Homes franchisee's software database must be provided to the franchisor?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.2. Data Management Software. Franchisee covenants to fully implement and use any third party data management software (the "Software") specified by Franchisor. Currently, the Blue Step Software is the specified Software. Franchisee will not be required to pay any up-front cost for the Software, but will be required to pay all costs of use of the Software, including licensing, training and utilization of employees, and shall maintain suitable internet access and provide Franchisor with continuous online access to the Franchisee's Software database. In addition, Franchisee shall use exclusively any call system specified by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use a data management software specified by Beehive Homes. Currently, Blue Step Software is the specified software. While franchisees do not have to pay any up-front cost for the software, they are responsible for covering all costs associated with its use. These costs include licensing, training, and the utilization of employees.
In addition to covering the costs, Beehive Homes franchisees must maintain suitable internet access and provide Beehive Homes with continuous online access to the franchisee's software database. This continuous access allows Beehive Homes to monitor and potentially assist with the management of data related to the franchise's operations.
This requirement ensures that Beehive Homes has real-time visibility into the franchisee's operations, which can be used for support, compliance monitoring, and overall system management. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to require franchisees to use specific software and provide access to the franchisor, as it helps maintain consistency and quality across the brand.