Who conducts the training program required for Beehive Homes franchisees and resident managers?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Training is conducted by OUR representatives who are familiar with and understand the franchise practices and policies. The person in charge of training is Twayne K. Walker. Mr. Walker has been involved with Bee Hive Homes as an owner and operator since 1987 and is experienced in all aspects of franchise operations. Mr. Mark Hegele also participates in training. Mr. Hegele became a Bee Hive Homes franchisee in 1998 and operated Homes until 2018, when he sold his interests in his Homes. In 2019 he reassociated with Bee Hive Homes to supervise franchisee training, particularly in the eastern United States. Mr. Hegele was a successful operator of Bee Hive Homes franchises for many years and is well qualified to train new franchisees. Bee Hive Homes also uses unspecified instructors for certain aspects of its training, for example, the Certified Public Accountants for Bee Hive Homes may provide staff accountants to train in accounting matters and Mike Shosted, the IT supervisor for Bee Hive Homes may provide training for computer and systems implementation. These instructors will normally be persons who have had experience in marketing and/or teaching. The function of the instructor is to be available to answer specific questions during training sessions. Training may also consist of practical experience dealing with residents in an actual Bee Hive Home.
Some training may be conducted by Area Representatives of the Company or persons acting on their behalf. For information regarding the experience of these instructors, please refer to Exhibit "H" - State Specific Addenda.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the training program for franchisees and resident managers is conducted by representatives of Beehive Homes who are knowledgeable about the franchise's practices and policies. The primary individuals involved in training are Twayne K. Walker, who has been with Beehive Homes since 1987, and Mark Hegele, a former franchisee who rejoined Beehive Homes in 2019 to supervise franchisee training, particularly in the eastern United States.
Beehive Homes may also use other instructors for specific aspects of the training. For example, Certified Public Accountants associated with Beehive Homes may provide accounting training, and the IT supervisor may provide training on computer and systems implementation. These instructors typically have experience in marketing or teaching and are available to answer specific questions during training sessions. In some instances, Area Representatives of the company or individuals acting on their behalf may also conduct training.
The training program is based on the Beehive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Beehive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline. The goal is to ensure that franchisees and resident managers have a solid understanding of Beehive Homes operations. Franchisees and their resident managers are required to attend and complete this mandatory training program, which is typically held at Beehive Homes headquarters or at other operational locations. While there is no charge for the training program itself, franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of lodging, meals, and travel for themselves, their resident managers, and any other individuals they wish to have trained.