For Beehive Homes, what is the effective date of the Franchise Disclosure Document in Illinois?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
This Franchise Disclosure Document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the Franchise Disclosure Document is filed, registered or exempt from registration as of the Effective Date Stated below.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the effective date of the document in Illinois is not explicitly stated. However, the document does state that Illinois is one of the states that has franchise laws requiring the Franchise Disclosure Document to be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration. The FDD also indicates that in states that do not require registration, filing, or exemption, the effective date of the Franchise Disclosure Document is the Issue Date, which is April 28, 2025. Therefore, since Illinois requires registration, the effective date would be whatever date the document was registered, filed, or exempt in Illinois.
To find the specific effective date for Illinois, a prospective Beehive Homes franchisee should refer to Exhibit I, titled "State Effective Dates," which is listed as part of the Franchise Disclosure Document. This exhibit should provide a list of states where the Franchise Disclosure Document is filed, registered, or exempt from registration, along with the corresponding effective dates.
Because the excerpt does not contain the specific effective date for Illinois, it is important for a potential franchisee to confirm this date with Beehive Homes directly or to consult Exhibit I of the FDD. Knowing the effective date is crucial because it marks the point from which the franchisee can legally operate under the Beehive Homes franchise in Illinois.