For Beehive Homes, is the Franchisee responsible for the expense of engaging other advisors?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee, at its sole expense, shall be responsible to engage its own architect, attorneys, contractors, general and subs, and other advisors to prepare final plans, construct the improvements and obtain all required permits and licensing. Final plans must be approved in writing by the Franchisor for compliance with "trade dress" guidelines prior to submission for building permits. Franchisor shall not be obligated to become a party to, and will have no liability whatsoever in connection with, anyagreements pertaining to the construction, furnishing, equipping and supplying of the Home.
- 7.3. Signs. Franchisor will provide to Franchisee one standard exterior sign which bears the name "BEE HIVE HOMES®" and which conforms with local requirements as to size and style. Additional signs may be purchased by Franchisee at its sole expense in accordance with specifications furnished by Franchisor.
- 7.4. Training. Franchisor will provide training, prior to opening of the Home for business, in the various practices, policies and procedures for operation of the Home. Franchisee, and if there is more than one Franchisee at least one of the Franchisees, and the resident manager are required to complete a training program of up to three (3) days duration at a location(s) designated by Franchisor, which may include the corporate office and/or an operating Franchise. The Franchisee
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the expense of engaging other advisors. Specifically, the franchisee is responsible for selecting and obtaining a location for the Beehive Homes location and for the construction of the Home at that location. The franchisee is also responsible for negotiating all agreements and other contracts relating to the location and all construction and improvements thereon.
Beehive Homes requires the franchisee to consult with their own legal counsel and other advisors prior to entering into any agreement or contract respecting the location and any construction or improvement at the location. This means the franchisee must cover the costs for these advisors.
Furthermore, the franchisee, at its sole expense, is responsible for engaging its own architect, attorneys, contractors, general and subs, and other advisors to prepare final plans, construct the improvements, and obtain all required permits and licensing. The final plans must be approved in writing by Beehive Homes for compliance with "trade dress" guidelines before submission for building permits. Beehive Homes is not obligated to become a party to, and will have no liability whatsoever in connection with, any agreements pertaining to the construction, furnishing, equipping, and supplying of the Home.