With whom will I have a contractual relationship if I purchase a Beehive Homes franchise?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is the Franchisor. The franchises described in this Franchise Disclosure Document are offered and sold by Bee Hive Homes, Inc. References in this Franchise Disclosure Document to "WE", "US" or "OUR" mean Bee Hive Homes, Inc. References in this Franchise Disclosure Document to "YOU" or "YOUR" mean the person who buys the franchise. If YOU purchase a franchise described in this Franchise Disclosure Document, YOU will have a contractual relationship with US.
Bee Hive Homes, Inc. has rights to the name "Bee Hive Homes" and the System pursuant to a License Agreement with Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc., an affiliate of Bee Hive Homes, Inc. by reason of common control. Please refer to "Affiliates" below. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. does business under the name Bee Hive Homes and does not do business under any other names. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is an Utah corporation which was incorporated on June 9, 2000. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. maintains its principal place of business at 3973 North Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho 83713-0727. Please refer to Exhibit A for a listing of agents for service of process.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you purchase a franchise, you will have a contractual relationship with Bee Hive Homes, Inc., which is the franchisor. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. has the rights to the "Bee Hive Homes" name and system through a license agreement with Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc., an affiliate due to common control. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. operates under the name Bee Hive Homes and was incorporated in Utah on June 9, 2000, with its principal business address in Boise, Idaho.
Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. is an affiliate of Bee Hive Homes, Inc. and owns the "Bee Hive Homes®" service mark and rights to the system, which it licenses to Bee Hive Homes, Inc. Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. does not offer or sell franchises. BHH Homes of Texas, Inc. is a Sub-Franchisor with the exclusive right to offer and sell Beehive Homes franchises in Texas and is responsible for its own FDD and legal compliance.
Prospective franchisees should note that while Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is the primary franchisor, the structure involves affiliated companies that play specific roles in owning the brand and potentially sub-franchising in certain regions like Texas. Understanding these relationships is crucial for grasping the full scope of the franchise system and the different entities you might interact with as a franchisee.