Is a Beehive Homes franchisee allowed to disclose the contents of the Manual to unauthorized persons?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee will treat as confidential the Standards, the Manual and all other Proprietary Information.
Proprietary Information means all information or materials concerning development, operation, marketing and licensing of the System, including the Standards and the Manual, whether developed by Franchisor, Franchisee or another Person.
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it does not acquire any right or interest in the Proprietary Information other than the right to utilize the same in the development and operation of the Home under the terms of this Agreement.
Franchisee agrees that it will not use the Proprietary Information in any business or for any purpose other than in the development and operation of the Home under the System and will maintain the absolute confidentiality of the ProprietaryInformation during and after the Term.
Franchisee will not make unauthorized copies of any portion of the Proprietary Information; and will adopt and implement all procedures Franchisor may periodically establish in its business judgment to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of the Proprietary Information, including restrictions on disclosure to employees and the use of non-disclosure and non-competition clauses in agreements with employees, agents and independent contractors who have access to the Proprietary Information.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain the confidentiality of the Manual and other proprietary information. The Manual contains the Standards for operating a Beehive Homes franchise. Proprietary Information includes all information regarding the development, operation, marketing, and licensing of the Beehive Homes system. Franchisees do not acquire any rights to the Proprietary Information other than to use it for operating their Beehive Homes location.
Beehive Homes franchisees must not use the Proprietary Information in any business other than the operation of their franchised location. Franchisees must maintain absolute confidentiality during and after the term of the franchise agreement.
To prevent unauthorized use or disclosure, Beehive Homes franchisees cannot make unauthorized copies of Proprietary Information. They must also implement procedures that Beehive Homes establishes to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure. These procedures include restrictions on disclosing information to employees and using non-disclosure and non-competition clauses in agreements with employees, agents, and independent contractors who have access to Proprietary Information.