What happens if an employee of a Beehive Homes franchise refuses to sign the Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement?

According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are obligated to ensure that each employee signs a standard Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement. This agreement must be executed before the employee participates in any training, performs any work, or has access to the Beehive Homes location.

If an employee refuses to sign the Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement, the franchisee would be in violation of the Franchise Agreement. The FDD does not explicitly state the consequences of an employee refusing to sign the agreement. However, it does state that the franchisee is obligated to require each employee to sign the agreement. Therefore, the franchisee would likely need to consider not hiring the employee or terminating their employment if they refuse to sign, to comply with the franchise agreement.

It is important for prospective Beehive Homes franchisees to understand this obligation and to incorporate it into their hiring and training processes. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to ensure their employment practices comply with all applicable laws and the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, franchisees should maintain records of all signed Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreements and provide copies to Beehive Homes, Inc. within one week of execution or on the first day of employment, whichever is sooner.