Is the franchisee responsible for submitting the final specifications and drawings for approval by local government agencies for the Beehive Homes location?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
me. 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.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is indeed responsible for submitting the final specifications and drawings for approval by local government agencies. Beehive Homes will provide general architectural and design drawings for the franchisee to submit to their architect for rendering, along with an itemization of all equipment and supplies needed to operate the Beehive Homes location.
However, it is the franchisee's responsibility to engage an architect and engineer, at their own expense, to prepare the final specifications and drawings. These professionals must also provide the necessary stamps and certifications required for submission. The final plans must be approved by both local government agencies and Beehive Homes before construction can begin.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their site conforms to all applicable ordinances, codes, and zoning regulations. This includes selecting a location that Beehive Homes approves, considering factors such as traffic patterns, proximity to retail stores, population demographics, and competition. The franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for conforming the site to these requirements.