What architectural drawings does Beehive Homes provide before opening a Beehive Homes franchise?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (2) to provide YOU with general architectural and design drawings for a Home to submit to YOUR architect for rendering, and to provide YOU with an itemization of all equipment and supplies to be used in the operation of the Home.
It will be YOUR responsibility to engage, at YOUR expense, an architect and an engineer who will prepare the final specifications and drawings, and provided necessary stamps and certifications to be submitted for approval by local government agencies and by the franchisor, all of whom must approve prior to the start of construction.
Upon YOUR request, WE will provide assistance and guidance in negotiating construction, equipment and supply contracts for the construction, furnishing and equipping of the Home.
However, YOU are solely responsible for the terms of all contracts and exercising adequate supervision.
WE do not assist in construction, remodeling or decorating of the site. (paragraph 7.2 of the Franchise Agreement)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to the opening of a Beehive Homes franchise, Beehive Homes will provide general architectural and design drawings for a Home. These drawings are intended to be submitted to the franchisee's architect for rendering. Beehive Homes will also provide an itemization of all equipment and supplies to be used in the operation of the Home.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to engage an architect and engineer, at their own expense, to prepare the final specifications and drawings. These professionals must also provide the necessary stamps and certifications required for submission to local government agencies and to Beehive Homes for approval. All of these parties must provide approval before construction can begin.
Beehive Homes may offer assistance and guidance in negotiating contracts related to construction, equipment, and supplies for the Home, if the franchisee requests it. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the terms of all contracts and for adequately supervising the work. Beehive Homes does not assist in the physical construction, remodeling, or decorating of the site.