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Does Beehive Homes grant a right, franchise, and sub-license to the franchisee?

Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • E. Franchisee is desirous of acquiring the right, franchise and sub-license to construct or acquire a Home conforming to the Standards (as defined below) and to operate the Home using the System under the Names and Marks at the Location (as defined in Section 3.1). Franchisor is ready and willing to grant such a right, franchise and sub-license to Franchisee upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants contained herein, and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby mutually acknowledged, it is understood and agreed by and among the parties hereto as follows:


  • 3.2. Grant of Licenses. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee, and Franchisee hereby accepts, the nonexclusive right and sub-license to use (but only in connection with the Home and the System) the Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials (as such may presently exist or hereafter be modified or acquired by Franchisor and be licensed for use to the Franchisee) but only to the extent Franchisor has rights or may acquire rights to the same. Franchisor agrees to impart and disclose to Franchisee the Trade Secrets prior to opening of the Home for business.
    • 3.3. Reserved Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing Sections 3.1 and 3.2:
    • (a) This Agreement does not limit the Franchisor's right, or the right of any of its Affiliates, to own, license or operate any other business whatsoever, whether or not under the Names and Marks;
    • (b) Franchisormayadd, alter, delete or otherwise modifyelements of the System; use or license to others all or part of the System; and use any portion of the System and Names and Marks in other businesses; and
  • (c) Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that he has no rights to, and will not make any claims or demands for, damages or other relief arising from or related to any of the foregoing activities, and that such activities will not give rise to any liability on Franchisor's part, including liability for claims for unfair competition, breach of contract, breach of any applicable implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, or divided loyalty.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, Beehive Homes grants the franchisee the right, franchise, and sub-license to operate a Beehive Homes location. Specifically, the franchise agreement indicates that the franchisee is desirous of acquiring these rights to construct or acquire a Home conforming to the Standards and to operate the Home using the System under the Names and Marks at the Location. Beehive Homes is willing to grant these rights to the franchisee based on the terms and conditions outlined in the franchise agreement.

Beehive Homes also grants the franchisee a nonexclusive right and sub-license to use the Names and Marks, Trade Secrets, and Copyrighted Materials in connection with the Home and the System. However, this is only to the extent that Beehive Homes has or may acquire rights to these items. Beehive Homes agrees to disclose the Trade Secrets to the franchisee before the Home opens for business.

Despite granting these rights, Beehive Homes retains certain reserved rights. The agreement does not limit Beehive Homes's right to own, license, or operate any other business, whether or not under the Names and Marks. Beehive Homes also has the right to modify elements of the System, use or license the System to others, and use any portion of the System and Names and Marks in other businesses. Franchisees acknowledge that they have no rights to damages or other relief arising from these activities and that Beehive Homes will not be liable for claims of unfair competition or breach of contract.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.