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What happens if a Beehive Homes franchisee fails to give notice of intent to renew?

Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • 5.2. Renewal Terms. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Section 5.3 below, Franchisee may renew its franchise upon the expiration of the initial Term or any renewal Term for additional consecutive ten (10) year Terms by giving Franchisor written notice of intent to renew at least six (6) months but not more than nine (9) months prior to the expiration date of the then current Term. Failure of the Franchisee to give such notice shall constitute an Election Not to Renew, unless the law of the state in which the Home is located provides otherwise. The Franchisee shall not be required to pay any renewal fee or additional franchise fee in connection with any renewal hereunder.
  • 5.3. Conditions to Renewal. Franchisee's renewal under Section 5.2 is subject to Franchisee's compliance with the following on the date of the notice of intent to renew and on the first day of the renewal Term: (i) Franchisee is not in default of any provision of this Agreement or any other Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with Franchisor or its Affiliates to which the Franchisee is a party; (ii) Franchisee is directly or indirectly the owner of the Home and will be for the renewal Term; (iii) Franchisee executes at least three (3) months prior to the first day of the renewal Term the then current form of Franchise Agreement being used by Franchisor, which Franchise Agreement may contain materially different terms from those contained in this Agreement; and (iv) Franchisee, its Home, equipment and procedures meet the current Standards applicable to new franchisees.
  • 5.4. Non-Renewal. If Franchisee makes an Election Not to Renew as provided in 5.2 above, this Agreement shall not expire but shall continue in full force and effect on a month-tomonth basis until terminated by Franchisor by delivery to Franchisee of a written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such termination.

VI. PROPRIETARY PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

  • 6.1. Ownership and Use of Modifications and Alterations to Home and System. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that as among Franchisor and its Affiliates, and Franchisee and its Affiliates, all modifications and alterations to the design of the Home or to the System, whether or not incorporated into the Home or the System and whether made by Franchisor, its Affiliates or Franchisee and its Affiliates, are validly and exclusively owned by Franchisor, and Franchisee has only the nonexclusive right to use such modifications and alterations during the Term of this Agreement. This Section confers no ownership rights in the real propertycomprising the Home upon Franchisor.
  • 6.2. Ownership and Use of Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials are validly owned by Franchisor and that Franchisee has only the nonexclusive right to use such Names and Marks, Trade Secrets, and Copyrighted Materials as provided in this Agreement. Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor's rights to the Names and

Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials are acquired by license from its Affiliate. Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees that all trademarks, service marks, trade names, including the Trade Name, and copyrights, together with all ancillary signs, symbols, slogans, phrases, emblems, designs and other indicia developed by or for Franchisee for use in connection with the Home and the System are the sole and exclusive property of Franchisor and may be used by Franchisee only during the Term of this Agreement and only as provided in this Agreement. Immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Franchisee shall cease and desist from using said Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials and shall return to Franchisor or destroy, at the Franchisor's election, all documents, instructions, displays, and advertising items and the like relating to the Names and Marks, Trade Secrets and Copyrighted Materials.

  • (a) Noninterference. The Franchisee expressly covenants and agrees that both during the Term of this Agreement and after the termination or expiration hereof Franchisee shall not: (a) directly or indirectly contest or aid in contesting the validity of Franchisor's and its Affiliates' ownership of the Names and Marks, Trade Secrets or Copyrighted Materials;

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to provide written notice of intent to renew their franchise agreement within the specified timeframe, it constitutes an Election Not to Renew. To renew the Beehive Homes franchise, the franchisee must provide written notice to Beehive Homes at least six months, but not more than nine months, before the current term expires. This applies to both the initial term and any subsequent renewal terms. The initial term for the Beehive Homes franchise agreement is ten years, commencing on the effective date.

If the franchisee makes an Election Not to Renew, the franchise agreement does not simply expire. Instead, it continues on a month-to-month basis. Beehive Homes retains the right to terminate the agreement by providing the franchisee with a written notice of termination at least thirty days prior to the termination date. This arrangement provides some flexibility, allowing the franchisee to continue operating while Beehive Homes decides on the future of the location.

Additionally, upon an Election Not to Renew, Beehive Homes has the option to purchase the franchisee's personal property used at the Home and/or the franchisee's rights to the real property (Home). Beehive Homes can exercise this option by delivering a written Notice of Exercise to the franchisee within ninety days after the expiration of the agreement. Beehive Homes also has the right to receive an additional transfer fee. This fee is calculated as ten times [5% times [12 times [the greater of (i) the average published monthly rate per resident of the Home during the 12 months preceding the Election Not to Renew, times the number of beds in the Home, or (ii) the average published monthly rate per resident of the home which has been in operation for the preceding 18 months and is in nearest geographic proximity to the Home, times the number of beds in the Home]]].

Furthermore, upon an Election Not to Renew, the franchisee is obligated to sell the Home and its contents within four months after receiving written notice from Beehive Homes. This obligation is subject to the terms of the franchise agreement. These provisions ensure that Beehive Homes has options and protections in place should a franchisee choose not to renew their agreement, allowing for a managed transition and continued operation of the Beehive Homes business.

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.