Does Beehive Homes assist in the preparation and opening of the Home?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- (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)
- (3) to deliver one standard sign conforming with local requirements as to size and style to Franchisee, for installation by Franchisee's contractor. (paragraph 7.3 of the Franchise Agreement)
- (4) to provide training, prior to opening the Home for business, in the various practices, policies and procedures for operation of a Bee Hive Home. YOU and YOUR resident manager are required to complete a training program of up to three (3) days duration at a location designated by US. (paragraph 7.4 of the Franchise Agreement)
- (5) to provide opening supervision to assist YOU in the preparation and opening of the Home. OUR representative will assist YOU in hiring staff, training personnel, marketing, inventory control and promotional programs in connection with the opening of the Home. (paragraph 7.5 of the Franchise Agreement)
- B. YOU select, with OUR approval, the location of YOUR Bee Hive Home. In determining whether to approve any particular site WE will consider things like: analysis of traffic patterns, both vehicular and pedestrian;
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beehive Homes provides some assistance in the preparation and opening of your Beehive Homes location. Specifically, Beehive Homes will provide opening supervision to assist you in the preparation and opening of the Home. A representative from Beehive Homes will assist you in hiring staff, training personnel, marketing, inventory control, and promotional programs in connection with the opening of the Home.
Prior to opening, Beehive Homes will grant you a nonexclusive license to use their trade names, trademarks, and service marks. They will also provide general architectural and design drawings for a Home to submit to your architect for rendering, and provide an itemization of all equipment and supplies to be used in the operation of the Home. Upon your request, Beehive Homes 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. Beehive Homes will deliver one standard sign conforming with local requirements as to size and style to Franchisee, for installation by Franchisee's contractor. Beehive Homes does not assist in construction, remodeling, or decorating of the site.
Before opening your Beehive Homes location for business, you and your resident manager are required to complete a training program of up to three days in duration at a location designated by Beehive Homes. The typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your Beehive Homes location can vary greatly, up to 18 months to 30 months. Factors affecting this length of time usually include obtaining a satisfactory location, financing arrangements, finalizing architectural plans conforming with applicable building codes, local zoning and ordinance compliance, permitting, site improvement, construction of the Home and delivery and installation of decor, fixtures and equipment.