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What is the effect of an Election Not to Renew on a Beehive Homes franchise?

Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • 5.2. Renewal Terms. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Section 5.3 below, Franchisee may renew its franchise upon the expiration of the initial Term or any renewal Term for additional consecutive ten (10) year Terms by giving Franchisor written notice of intent to renew at least six (6) months but not more than nine (9) months prior to the expiration date of the then current Term. Failure of the Franchisee to give such notice shall constitute an Election Not to Renew, unless the law of the state in which the Home is located provides otherwise. The Franchisee shall not be required to pay any renewal fee or additional franchise fee in connection with any renewal hereunder.
  • 5.3. Conditions to Renewal. Franchisee's renewal under Section 5.2 is subject to Franchisee's compliance with the following on the date of the notice of intent to renew and on the first day of the renewal Term: (i) Franchisee is not in default of any provision of this Agreement or any other Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with Franchisor or its Affiliates to which the Franchisee is a party; (ii) Franchisee is directly or indirectly the owner of the Home and will be for the renewal Term; (iii) Franchisee executes at least three (3) months prior to the first day of the renewal Term the then current form of Franchise Agreement being used by Franchisor, which Franchise Agreement may contain materially different terms from those contained in this Agreement; and (iv) Franchisee, its Home, equipment and procedures meet the current Standards applicable to new franchisees.
  • 5.4. Non-Renewal. If Franchisee makes an Election Not to Renew as provided in 5.2 above, this Agreement shall not expire but shall continue in full force and effect on a month-tomonth basis until terminated by Franchisor by delivery to Franchisee of a written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such termination.

VI. PROPRIETARY PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

  • 6.1. Ownership and Use of Modifications and Alterations to Home and System. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that as among Franchisor and its Affiliates, and Franchisee and its Affiliates, all modifications and alterations to the design of the Home or to the System, whether or not incorporated into the Home or the System and whether made by Franchisor, its Affiliates or Franchisee and its Affiliates, are validly and exclusively owned by Franchisor, and Franchisee has only the nonexclusive right to use such modifications and alterations during the Term of this Agreement. This Section confers no ownership rights in the real propertycomprising the Home upon Franchisor.
  • 6.2. Ownership and Use of Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials are validly owned by Franchisor and that Franchisee has only the nonexclusive right to use such Names and Marks, Trade Secrets, and Copyrighted Materials as provided in this Agreement. Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor's rights to the Names and

Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials are acquired by license from its Affiliate.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee elects not to renew their franchise agreement as described in Section 5.2, the agreement does not simply expire. Instead, it continues on a month-to-month basis. This arrangement remains in effect until Beehive Homes terminates the agreement by providing the franchisee with a written termination notice at least thirty days before the termination date.

Furthermore, upon an Election Not to Renew, Beehive Homes has the right to purchase the franchisee's personal property used at the home, which includes furniture, equipment, supplies, and other chattels and intangibles. Beehive Homes can also purchase the franchisee's rights to the real property (the Home). To exercise this option, Beehive Homes must deliver a written Notice of Exercise to the franchisee within ninety days after the expiration of the agreement following the franchisee's Election Not to Renew.

In addition to the above, the franchisee must take several steps to disassociate from Beehive Homes. This includes removing signs, destroying letterhead, disconnecting telephone numbers listed under Beehive Homes' names or marks, and transferring those numbers to Beehive Homes if requested. The franchisee must also amend or cancel any assumed name, business name, or equivalent registration that contains any of Beehive Homes' names or marks, cease all operations at the location, and furnish satisfactory evidence of compliance with these requirements within thirty days after the agreement's termination or expiration. If the franchisee fails to complete these steps, Beehive Homes is irrevocably appointed as the franchisee's attorney-in-fact to complete them on the franchisee's behalf.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.