Is a Beehive Homes franchisee required to use exclusively any call system specified by Beehive Homes?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee will comply with the Standards, including Franchisor's specifications for all supplies, products and services.
Franchisor may require Franchisee to purchase particular supplies, products or services meeting certain standards to maintain the common identity and uniqueness of the design, furnishings and appurtenances of the Homes, and Franchisee will comply with such requirements.
Unless Franchisor specifies otherwise, Franchisee may purchase supplies, products and services from any source of distribution which meets the specifications and Standards.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with the brand's standards, including those for supplies, products, and services. Beehive Homes may require franchisees to purchase specific supplies, products, or services that meet certain standards to maintain uniformity across all locations.
However, unless Beehive Homes explicitly specifies otherwise, franchisees have the flexibility to purchase supplies, products, and services from any distribution source that meets the required standards and specifications. This suggests that while Beehive Homes can set standards for a call system, franchisees are not obligated to use a specific, exclusively mandated system if alternatives meet those standards.
Therefore, a Beehive Homes franchisee is not strictly required to use a call system exclusively specified by Beehive Homes, provided that any alternative system meets the standards set by the franchisor. It is important for prospective franchisees to clarify these specifications and standards during their due diligence to ensure compliance and operational flexibility.