What are the Beehive Homes franchisee's responsibilities in maintaining licensing after the initial assistance?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ee agrees as follows:
- 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. At the expiration of seventy-two (72) hours notice by Franchisor to the Franchisee setting forth the failure of the Franchisee to abide by the terms of this Section, if the Franchisee has not cured said default, Franchisor, without being guilty of any manner of trespass, negligence or fault, and without prejudice to any of the remedies available to Franchisor, may enter the Home and, at a cost to be paid by the Franchisee, shall, in the reasonable determination of Franchisor, correct whatever
situation is necessary so that the Home and the surrounding premises are operated in the highest degree of cleanliness, orderliness, sanitation and repair required by the Standards of Franchisor.
- 11.6. Repairs. The Franchisee shall repair, alter and paint the exterior and interior of the Home at its own expense at reasonable times or as reasonably directed by Franchisor, and in accordance with Franchisor's Standards. At the expiration of thirty (30) days notice by Franchisor to the Franchisee, setting forth that certain repairs, alteration and/or painting is required under the terms of this Section, if the Franchisee has not completed said repairs, alterations and/or painting, Franchisor, without being guilty of any manner of trespass, fault or negligence, and without prejudice to any of the other remedies available to Franchisor may enter the Home and, at a cost to be paid by the Franchisee forthwith upon demand, shall have said repairs, alterations and/or painting completed in order that the Home is maintained in accordance with the required Standards of Franchisor.
- 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.
- 11.9. Regulations. The Franchisee obligates itself to strictly conform to and obey all regulations which are or shall hereafter be enacted by Franchisor for all of its Franchisees.
- 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.
XII. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
- 12.1. Noncompetition. During the Term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years after the Transfer, termination or expiration of this Agreement, or if later, the Franchisee's cessation of operations at the Location, the Franchisee shall not, and if Franchisee is a corporation or other legal entity, its officers, directors, shareholders, partners, managers, members and Equity Owner(s) shall not, in any capacity, directly or indirectly, except with the written consent of Franchisor, engage in any business which is the same or substantially similar to the type of business covered by this Agreement in any location for which any of the Names and Marks is registered.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that affect the operation of their franchise. This includes maintaining sufficient and proper management, supervisory, and other personnel for the Beehive Homes operation, in accordance with the standards outlined in the manual and all applicable laws. The franchisee must ensure the home operates within these legal and regulatory frameworks. Beehive Homes requires franchisees to comply with the standards and specifications for all supplies, products, and services.
The Beehive Homes franchisee must adhere to the standards contained in the manual, keeping state-specific portions current and up to date. They are obligated to maintain the interior and exterior of the home and surrounding premises in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition, as well as in good repair, according to Beehive Homes' standards. The franchisee must also provide services that align with Beehive Homes' standards and specifications.
Beehive Homes retains the right to inspect the premises to ensure that its standards are being maintained. The franchisee is responsible for correcting any failures to meet these standards, and if they do not, Beehive Homes may enter the premises to correct the issues at the franchisee's expense. The franchisee must operate the Home in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and the Standards, providing courteous, uniform, high-quality service to the public.
In summary, the Beehive Homes franchisee has comprehensive responsibilities for maintaining standards, complying with laws, and ensuring the quality of the home's operations. These obligations extend to staffing, maintenance, service provision, and adherence to the brand's standards as outlined in the manual and franchise agreement.