What is the Beehive Homes franchisee's obligation regarding the Standards?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.2.
Compliance With Standards.
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.
- 8.3.
Compliance With Manual.
Franchisee covenants to adhere to the Standards contained in the Manual.
Portions of the Manual may be state specific, and it is the Franchisee's obligation to identify those portions and to keep them current and up to date.
The Franchisee will not disclose the contents of the Manual to any unauthorized person and upon termination of this Agreement will return all Forms of Manual to Franchisor.
- 11.1. Management and Supervision. Franchisee, at its own expense, shall provide sufficient and proper management, supervisory and other personnel for the operation of the Home, in accordance with the Manual, Franchisor's Standards and requirements and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and industry standards.
- 11.2. Quality Control. Franchisor or its authorized representatives may enter upon the premises of the Home to determine that Franchisor's Standards are being maintained and without being guilty of any manner of trespass, fault or negligence. Without prejudice to any of the other remedies available to Franchisor, Franchisor may remove from the Home any products, not belonging to a resident, which in its reasonable determination do not meet its required uniform Standards.
- 11.3. Services. Franchisee covenants to provide at the Home those services as may be established in Franchisor's Standards from time to time and shall not provide at the Home any services that do not conform to the Standards, specifications, quality or characteristics as from time to time may be prescribed by Franchisor, without the prior written approval of Franchisor. Franchisee shall not permit the use of the whole or any part of the premises of the Home for purposes or functions reasonably objected to by Franchisor.
- 11.4. Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies. Franchisee covenants that there shall be used in providing services at the Home only such furnishings, equipment and supplies as shall comply with the specifications and Standards prescribed by Franchisor from time to time.
- 11.5. Maintenance. The Franchisee shall at all times maintain the interior and exterior of the Home and the surrounding premises used in connection with said business in the highest degree of cleanliness, orderliness, sanitation and repair, in accordance with Franchisor's Standards.
- 11.7. Employee Uniforms. All employees of the Franchisee while working in the Home shall, in accordance with Franchisor's Standards, at all times present a clean and neat appearance.
- 11.8. Printed Materials. The Franchisee shall use only such printed materials, including letterheads, checks, invoices, menus, signs and other promotional material, as comply with the Franchisor Standards, from time to time.
- 11.10. Sign Restrictions. The Franchisee shall prominently display at its own expense in and upon the Home advertising signs of such nature and form as Franchisor shall specify in writing. The Franchisee shall not display in or upon said premises any sign or advertising material of any kind which has not been previously approved in writing by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to specific standards to maintain uniformity and quality across all locations. The franchisee is obligated to operate their Beehive Homes location in compliance with the standards outlined in the franchise agreement and the operations manual. These standards encompass various aspects of the business, including specifications for supplies, products, and services. Beehive Homes may require franchisees to purchase specific items that meet certain standards to ensure consistency in design, furnishings, and overall appearance.
The franchisee must adhere to the standards detailed in the Beehive Homes manual, keeping state-specific portions current. They are also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness, and repair of the home's interior and exterior, as well as the surrounding premises, according to Beehive Homes' standards. This includes using only furnishings, equipment, and supplies that comply with the franchisor's specifications.
Beehive Homes retains the right to inspect the premises to ensure compliance with its standards and can remove any non-resident products that do not meet the required standards. Franchisees must also ensure that their employees maintain a clean and neat appearance and use only printed materials that comply with Beehive Homes' standards. Furthermore, franchisees must prominently display advertising signs as specified by Beehive Homes and obtain prior written approval for any other advertising materials.