What is included in the definition of 'Home' for a Beehive Homes franchise?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. (the "Franchisor"), a Utah corporation, is engaged in the business of developing, operating and franchising in various states a unique kind of Home (as defined below) for residential care, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care and/or hospice care for individuals. Standards of interior and exterior design, furnishings and equipment for the Homes have been established by the Franchisor which are original and unique.
- B. Franchisor has developed and holds rights to a unique System (as defined below) for the operation of the Homes. The Franchisor has from time to time revised and updated the System and may continue to revise and update the System.
- C. Franchisor has developed and holds rights to the Names and Marks (as defined below) used for the Homes and licenses the use of said Names and Marks in connection with the franchising of the Homes and the System.
- D. Franchisor has established a high reputation with the public as to the quality of services and high standards in connection with the operation of Homes using the System under the Names and Marks, whether at Homes owned by Franchisor and its affiliates or franchised by it to franchisees. This high reputation and goodwill have been and continue to be a unique benefit to Franchisor and its franchisees and this has created and is creating a demand for services provided at the Homes using the System under the Names and Marks.
- 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Home' is defined as a facility for residential care, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, and/or hospice care for individuals. Beehive Homes establishes standards for the interior and exterior design, furnishings, and equipment of these Homes. These standards are considered original and unique to the Beehive Homes brand.
The Beehive Homes franchise operates under a unique System, which the franchisor may revise and update periodically. This System, along with the Names and Marks associated with Beehive Homes, are licensed for use in connection with the franchising of the Homes. The franchisor has developed a high reputation with the public regarding the quality of services and high standards maintained in the operation of Beehive Homes.
Prospective franchisees must construct or acquire a Home that conforms to Beehive Homes' standards and operate it using the Beehive Homes System and Names and Marks. The franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to operate the Home at a specific location, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. This ensures that each Beehive Homes location maintains the brand's established quality and service standards.