Are franchisees required to attend a training program for Beehive Homes?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
No less than one week prior to opening of YOUR Bee Hive Home YOU and YOUR resident manager are required to attend and complete a mandatory training program which will be held at a location designated by US. Training programs may be held at Bee Hive Homes headquarters or at other locations where a Bee Hive Home is in operation. There is no charge to you for the training program, but YOU must bear the cost of lodging and meals for YOURSELF,
and travel, lodging and meals for YOUR resident manager and any other persons you desire to be trained at the training program.
The training course consists of up to three (3) non-consecutive days. During the training course YOU and YOUR resident manager will be instructed in Home operations and management and will be given "hands on" experience in all phases of Home operations. At the training program YOU will be given a copy of the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual described earlier and an outline of the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training, unless one has been previously provided to YOU. The training sessions will cover the basic elements that are necessary for the operation of a Bee Hive Home.
The training program is based on the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline.
Training programs are scheduled on an "as needed" basis.
Training is conducted by OUR representatives who are familiar with and understand the franchise practices and policies. The person in charge of training is Twayne K. Walker. Mr. Walker has been involved with Bee Hive Homes as an owner and operator since 1987 and is experienced in all aspects of franchise operations. Mr. Mark Hegele also participates in training. Mr. Hegele became a Bee Hive Homes franchisee in 1998 and operated Homes until 2018, when he sold his interests in his Homes. In 2019 he reassociated with Bee Hive Homes to supervise franchisee training, particularly in the eastern United States. Mr. Hegele was a successful operator of Bee Hive Homes franchises for many years and is well qualified to train new franchisees. Bee Hive Homes also uses unspecified instructors for certain aspects of its training, for example, the Certified Public Accountants for Bee Hive Homes may provide staff accountants to train in accounting matters and Mike Shosted, the IT supervisor for Bee Hive Homes may provide training for computer and systems implementation. These instructors will normally be persons who have had experience in marketing and/or teaching. The function of the instructor is to be available to answer specific questions during training sessions. Training may also consist of practical experience dealing with residents in an actual Bee Hive Home.
Some training may be conducted by Area Representatives of the Company or persons acting on their behalf. For information regarding the experience of these instructors, please refer to Exhibit "H" - State Specific Addenda.
The goal of the training is to provide YOU with a mutually acceptable base of knowledge of Bee Hive Home operations. YOU must demonstrate reasonable knowledge of Home operations at the end of the training program.
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, franchisees and their resident managers are required to attend a mandatory training program before opening their Beehive Homes location. This training program lasts up to three non-consecutive days and is held at a location designated by Beehive Homes, which may include the company headquarters or an operational Beehive Homes location. The training covers Home operations and management, providing hands-on experience in all phases of operations. Franchisees will receive a copy of the Beehive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and an outline of the Owner/Operator Training, if they haven't already received one.
While there is no charge for the training program itself, franchisees are responsible for covering the costs of lodging and meals for themselves. They must also cover travel, lodging, and meals for their resident manager and any other individuals they wish to have trained. The training program is based on the Beehive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Beehive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline, aiming to provide a mutually acceptable base of knowledge for operating a Beehive Homes franchise. Franchisees must demonstrate reasonable knowledge of Home operations upon completion of the training program.
Beehive Homes also provides information about the individuals involved in the training program. Twayne K. Walker, who has been involved with Beehive Homes since 1987, is in charge of training. Mark Hegele, a former Beehive Homes franchisee, also participates in training, particularly in the eastern United States. Additionally, Beehive Homes may use unspecified instructors for specific aspects of training, such as Certified Public Accountants for accounting matters or the IT supervisor for computer and systems implementation. Some training may be conducted by Area Representatives of the company or persons acting on their behalf.