What must a Beehive Homes franchisee do with all Forms of the Manual upon termination of the Agreement?

According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must return all forms of the Manual to the franchisor upon termination of the Franchise Agreement. The Manual contains the standards that Beehive Homes has developed and compiled for franchisees to use in connection with the design, construction, operation, marketing, and quality assurance of their Homes. The Manual may consist of policies and procedures, owner/operator training, emergency procedures, in-service training, and/or employee procedures. The manual can be in the form of bound volumes, bulletins, notices, videos, CD-ROMS, electronic media, websites, online postings, e-mail, electronic communications, or facsimiles.

This requirement ensures that the Beehive Homes franchisor maintains control over its operating standards and confidential information after a franchise agreement ends. By requiring the return of the Manual, Beehive Homes prevents former franchisees from using its proprietary knowledge and systems in a way that could harm the brand or create unfair competition.

For a prospective franchisee, this obligation is a standard part of the franchise agreement. It reinforces the importance of adhering to the Beehive Homes system during the term of the agreement and highlights the restrictions that come into play once the agreement is terminated. Franchisees should be aware that they cannot continue to use the Manual or any of its contents after the agreement ends.