Who is considered 'US' in the context of the Beehive Homes training program?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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)
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.
The goal of the training is to provide YOU with a mutually acceptable base of knowledge of Bee Hive Home operations. YOU must demonstrate reasonable knowledge of Home operations at the end of the training program.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, "US" refers to the franchisor, Beehive Homes. The document specifies that franchisees and their resident managers are required to complete a training program at a location designated by "US". This indicates that Beehive Homes is responsible for determining the location of the training.
Furthermore, the training is conducted by representatives of Beehive Homes who are knowledgeable about the franchise's practices and policies. Specifically, Twayne K. Walker and Mark Hegele are involved in training, along with other unspecified instructors such as Certified Public Accountants for accounting matters and the IT supervisor for computer systems training. These instructors are available to answer questions during training sessions, and training may also include practical experience in an actual Beehive Home.
In summary, "US" in the context of the Beehive Homes training program refers to the Beehive Homes franchisor and its designated representatives and instructors who conduct the training sessions. The goal is to provide franchisees with a base of knowledge of Beehive Homes operations, and franchisees must demonstrate reasonable knowledge at the end of the program.