What conditions must a Beehive Homes franchisee meet to get approval for a transfer?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | FRANCHISE AGREEMENT SECTION | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the franchise | Section 5.1 | ten years |
| term | ||
| b. Renewal or extension of | Section 5.2 | additional ten year renewal periods if you |
| the term | are in good standing | |
| c. Requirements for franchisees to renew or extend | Section 5 | three to nine month advance notice, approval by US, and signing by YOU of the current form of franchise agreement, which may have materially different terms and conditions from your initial franchise agreement |
| d. Termination by YOU | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| e. Termination by US without | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| cause | ||
| f. Termination by US with cause | Section 14 | WE can terminate if YOU commit certain events of default or other breaches of the Franchise Agreement |
| g. "Cause" defined - curable defaults | Section 14.1 | YOU have 30 days to cure: nonpayment of fees, nonperformance of franchise agreement where performance can be completed |
| h. “Cause” defined - non- curable defaults | Section 14.1 | non-curable defaults: bankruptcy (may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law), unauthorized transfers, abandonment, trademark misuse |
| i. YOUR obligations on termination/nonrenewal | Section 14.4; 14.5; 14.6 & 14.7 | pay amounts due; sell Home to Franchisor |
| j. Assignment of contract by | Section 13.1 | Assignee reasonably willing and able to |
| US | perform | |
| k. "Transfer" by YOU - | Section 2.20; | includes transfer of contract or assets and |
| defined | 13.2 | change in ownership |
| l. OUR approval of transfer | Section 13.4 | prior written approval but not |
| by YOU | unreasonably withheld | |
| m. Conditions for OUR | Section 13.4 | payment of fees, new franchise |
| approval of transfer | agreement, training | |
| n. OUR right of first refusal | Section 13.6 | WE can match any offer |
| to acquire YOUR business | ||
| o. OUR option to purchase YOUR business | Section 14.5 | WE can purchase YOUR business for the initial cost of the real property and the book value of the personal property upon an Event of Default |
| p. YOUR death or disability | Section 13.3 | transfer must generally be approved within 6 months. Please refer to the state cover page, if any, accompanying this Franchise Disclosure Document for any special provisions applicable to YOUR state |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 25–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee seeking to transfer their franchise must meet certain conditions to gain approval from Beehive Homes. These conditions include payment of fees, entering into a new franchise agreement, and completing required training programs. Beehive Homes also stipulates that it will not unreasonably withhold approval of a transfer.
These stipulations are typical in franchising, as franchisors want to ensure that any new franchisee is adequately prepared to uphold brand standards and has a vested financial interest in the business. The requirement for a new franchise agreement is also standard, allowing the franchisor to update terms and conditions to reflect current operating procedures and legal requirements.
Additionally, Beehive Homes retains the right of first refusal, meaning they can match any offer made by a potential buyer to acquire the franchisee's business. This provision allows Beehive Homes to maintain control over who enters the franchise system and to potentially reacquire successful locations. Furthermore, upon an Event of Default, Beehive Homes has the option to purchase the business for the initial cost of the real property and the book value of the personal property.
In the event of death or disability, the transfer must generally be approved within 6 months. Franchisees should also refer to the state cover page of the Franchise Disclosure Document for any special provisions applicable to their state, as these may affect transfer rights and obligations.