As a Beehive Homes franchisee, am I required to complete a training program?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
7 | No less than one week prior to opening of YOUR Bee Hive Home YOU and YOUR resident manager are required to attend and complete a mandatory training program which will be held at a location designated by US. Training programs may be held at Bee Hive Homes headquarters or at other locations where a Bee Hive Home is in operation. There is no charge to you for the training program, but YOU must bear the cost of lodging and meals for YOURSELF,
and travel, lodging and meals for YOUR resident manager and any other persons you desire to be trained at the training program.
The training course consists of up to three (3) non-consecutive days. During the training course YOU and YOUR resident manager will be instructed in Home operations and management and will be given "hands on" experience in all phases of Home operations. At the training program YOU will be given a copy of the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual described earlier and an outline of the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training, unless one has been previously provided to YOU. The training sessions will cover the basic elements that are necessary for the operation of a Bee Hive Home.
The training program is based on the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline.
Training programs are scheduled on an "as needed" basis.
Training is conducted by OUR representatives who are familiar with and understand the franchise practices and policies. The person in charge of training is Twayne K. Walker. Mr. Walker has been involved with Bee Hive Homes as an owner and operator since 1987 and is experienced in all aspects of franchise operations. Mr. Mark Hegele also participates in training. Mr. Hegele became a Bee Hive Homes franchisee in 1998 and operated Homes until 2018, when he sold his interests in his Homes. In 2019 he reassociated with Bee Hive Homes to supervise franchisee training, particularly in the eastern United States. Mr. Hegele was a successful operator of Bee Hive Homes franchises for many years and is well qualified to train new franchisees. Bee Hive Homes also uses unspecified instructors for certain aspects of its training, for example, the Certified Public Accountants for Bee Hive Homes may provide staff accountants to train in accounting matters and Mike Shosted, the IT supervisor for Bee Hive Homes may provide training for computer and systems implementation. These instructors will normally be persons who have had experience in marketing and/or teaching.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, both the franchisee and the resident manager are required to complete an initial training program. This training must be completed no less than one week prior to opening the Beehive Homes location. The training program's duration is up to three non-consecutive days. The training location is designated by Beehive Homes and may be held at the headquarters or at an operating Beehive Homes location.
The Beehive Homes training program covers Home operations and management, providing hands-on experience in all phases of operations. Franchisees and their resident managers will receive a copy of the Beehive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and an outline of the Owner/Operator Training. The training sessions cover the basic elements necessary for operating a Beehive Homes franchise.
While there is no charge for the training program itself, franchisees are responsible for covering their own lodging and meals, as well as the travel, lodging, and meal expenses for their resident manager and any other individuals they wish to have trained. If the franchisee or resident manager fails to complete the training program to Beehive Homes' satisfaction, Beehive Homes has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. Alternatively, Beehive Homes may choose to provide additional personnel to train the franchisee's staff at the Home location, with all associated costs borne by the franchisee until Beehive Homes deems the staff capable of operating the Home. Beehive Homes currently does not require franchisees to attend additional training programs or refresher courses.