Is the franchisee responsible for submitting the final specifications and drawings for approval by the franchisor for the Beehive Homes location?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
It will be YOUR responsibility to engage, at YOUR expense, an architect and an engineer who will prepare the final specifications and drawings, and provided necessary stamps and certifications to be submitted for approval by local government agencies and by the franchisor, all of whom must approve prior to the start of construction.
Upon YOUR request, WE will provide assistance and guidance in negotiating construction, equipment and supply contracts for the construction, furnishing and equipping of the Home.
However, YOU are solely responsible for the terms of all contracts and exercising adequate supervision.
WE do not assist in construction, remodeling or decorating of the site. (paragraph 7.2 of the Franchise Agreement)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for engaging an architect and engineer to prepare the final specifications and drawings for their Beehive Homes location. Beehive Homes will provide general architectural and design drawings for the franchisee to submit to their architect for rendering.
The franchisee's architect and engineer are responsible for providing the necessary stamps and certifications. The franchisee must then submit these final specifications and drawings for approval by local government agencies and by Beehive Homes. All parties involved must grant approval before construction can begin.
While Beehive Homes may offer assistance and guidance in negotiating construction, equipment, and supply contracts, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the terms of all contracts and for exercising adequate supervision during the construction process. Beehive Homes does not assist in the construction, remodeling, or decorating of the site.