Is the franchisee required to operate the Home using the Beehive Homes System?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
8.1. Home. Franchisee covenants to construct, equip, staff and own one Home, at its own expense, at the Location; to open and commence operation of such Home no later than the date which is three (3) years after the Effective Date of this Agreement and to continuously operate such Home using the System under the Names and Marks, in compliance with this Agreement and the Standards, and in such a manner as to provide courteous, uniform, high quality service to the public, during the Term of this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges that, although Franchisor provides the
Standards, Franchisee has exclusive day-to-day control of the business and operation of the Home and Franchisor does not in any way possess or exercise such control.
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 operate their homes using the Beehive Homes System. The franchisee must construct, equip, staff, and own one Home at their own expense at the approved location. They must open and commence operation no later than three years after the effective date of the agreement. The franchisee is obligated to continuously operate the Home using the Beehive Homes System, under the Names and Marks, in compliance with the agreement and the Standards.
Beehive Homes' standards encompass all specifications, requirements, criteria, and policies developed by the franchisor for the design, construction, appearance, equipping, furnishing, operation, maintenance, marketing, and quality assurance of the Homes. These standards are detailed in the Manual, the agreement, or other written communications. The franchisee must adhere to these standards, including specifications for supplies, products, and services, to maintain uniformity across all Beehive Homes locations.
The franchisee must operate the Home under the trade name "BEE HIVE HOMES of [Location]" and use no other name without prior written approval from Beehive Homes. The franchisee is required to display the trade name on all signs, stationery, business cards, advertising materials, and other media in compliance with the Manual. This ensures consistent branding and recognition for all Beehive Homes franchises.
Franchisees must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the operation of their franchise. They must not engage in any activity that violates these laws or could result in public criticism of the Beehive Homes System. This requirement underscores the importance of maintaining legal and ethical standards in the operation of the franchise.