Does Beehive Homes establish standards for the interior and exterior design of its Homes?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- A. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. (the "Franchisor"), a Utah corporation, is engaged in the business of developing, operating and franchising in various states a unique kind of Home (as defined below) for residential care, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care and/or hospice care for individuals. Standards of interior and exterior design, furnishings and equipment for the Homes have been established by the Franchisor which are original and unique.
7.2. Home Design and Specifications. Franchisor will provide general architectural and design drawings, which may include elevations, floor plans and number of beds, as guidelines for the required "trade dress" of the Home. Any variation, alteration or modification of these guidelines shall require the prior written approval of Franchisor. Franchisor will also provide an itemization of all furnishings, equipment and supplies to be used in the operation of the Home. Additional Homes or any increase in the number of beds may be constructed at the Location but only with Franchisor's prior written approval and provided that each additional Home or increase in the number of beds is subject to a separate Franchise Agreement and Franchise Fee.
Franchisee, at its sole expense, shall be responsible to engage its own architect, attorneys, contractors, general and subs, and other advisors to prepare final plans, construct the improvements and obtain all required permits and licensing. Final plans must be approved in writing by the Franchisor for compliance with "trade dress" guidelines prior to submission for building permits. Franchisor shall not be obligated to become a party to, and will have no liability whatsoever in connection with, anyagreements pertaining to the construction, furnishing, equipping and supplying of the Home.
7.3. Signs. Franchisor will provide to Franchisee one standard exterior sign which bears the name "BEE HIVE HOMES®" and which conforms with local requirements as to size and style. Additional signs may be purchased by Franchisee at its sole expense in accordance with specifications furnished by Franchisor.
11.5. Maintenance. The Franchisee shall at all times maintain the interior and exterior of the Home and the surrounding premises used in connection with said business in the highest degree of cleanliness, orderliness, sanitation and repair, in accordance with Franchisor's Standards.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, Beehive Homes has established standards for both the interior and exterior design of its Homes. These standards are considered original and unique to the franchise.
Beehive Homes provides franchisees with general architectural and design drawings, including elevations, floor plans, and the number of beds, to guide the required "trade dress" of the Home. Any changes to these guidelines require prior written approval from Beehive Homes. Additionally, Beehive Homes will provide an itemization of all furnishings, equipment, and supplies necessary for operating the Home.
The franchisee is responsible for engaging their own professionals, such as architects and contractors, to prepare final plans and construct the improvements, bearing all associated expenses. However, these final plans must receive written approval from Beehive Homes to ensure compliance with the established "trade dress" guidelines before submission for building permits. Beehive Homes also provides one standard exterior sign bearing the name "BEE HIVE HOMES®", conforming to local size and style requirements, with additional signs available for purchase by the franchisee according to Beehive Homes' specifications. Franchisees must maintain the interior and exterior of the Home to Beehive Homes' standards.