According to the Beehive Homes Guaranty, what does the term 'Franchisee' refer to?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER FRANCHISE | ||
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| AGREEMENT (the "Guaranty") is given this day of, 2025, by the undersigned: | ||
| 1. | In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of the franchise agreement | |
| dated, 2025 (referred to in this Guaranty, together with all applicable | ||
| amendments, renewals, addenda, supplemental agreements and assignments, as the "Franchise | ||
| Agreement") by and among BEE HIVE HOMES, INC. (the "Franchisor") and the parties | ||
| identified therein as the Franchisee (the "Franchisee"), and for other good and valuable | ||
| consideration, each of the undersigned, jointly and severally, for themselves, their heirs, legal | ||
| representatives, successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to individually | and collectively as | |
| "Guarantor" whether one or more) personally, unconditionally | and irrevocably guarantees to | |
| Franchisor, and its successors and assigns, (a) the full and prompt payment of all sums owed by | ||
| Franchisee to Franchisor and its Affiliates under the Franchise Agreement and otherwise relating | ||
| to the Home, including, but not limited to, all fees and charges, interest, default interest, all other | ||
| costs and fees and attorneys' fees incurred in connection with enforcement of the Franchise | ||
| Agreement; and (b) the performance of all other obligations of Franchisee arising under the | ||
| Franchise Agreement (collectively, the "Obligations"). This Guaranty | is primary to Guarantor | |
| and Guarantor will immediately, upon request of Franchisor, make payment in full of all amounts | ||
| due and owing to Franchisor and its Affiliates under the Franchise Agreement, and perform each | ||
| and every Obligation to Franchisor and its Affiliates under the Franchise Agreement. | ||
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Franchisee' in the Guaranty refers to the parties identified in the franchise agreement between Bee Hive Homes, Inc. (the Franchisor) and the Franchisee. The Guaranty is provided by the undersigned to ensure the Franchisee's obligations are met.
Specifically, the Guarantor, whether one or more individuals, jointly and severally guarantees to Beehive Homes the full and prompt payment of all sums owed by the Franchisee. This includes fees, charges, interest, default interest, costs, and attorneys' fees related to the Home, as well as the performance of all other obligations arising under the Franchise Agreement.
This means that individuals signing the Guaranty are personally liable for the financial and operational responsibilities of the Beehive Homes franchisee. This arrangement is common in franchising, where franchisors seek additional security to ensure franchisees fulfill their contractual duties. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Guaranty and understand the extent of their personal liability before signing the agreement.