What does the initial Beehive Homes franchise fee include?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
YOU must pay an initial franchise fee of $75,000 for the first franchise. The initial franchise fee includes all fees and payments for services or goods received from US before YOUR franchise opens. This initial franchise fee is payable one-third (1/3) upon the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the balance in full upon the earlier of (i) funding of a construction loan for the Home, or (ii) issuance of a building permit for the Home. If the initial franchise fee is not paid in full on or before the date which is one year after the date of the Franchise Agreement, WE, in our sole discretion, may terminate the Franchise Agreement, and no fees will be refunded to YOU. However, franchises in some states may be subject to special payment terms.
YOU may purchase additional franchises, with the approval of the Franchisor, by paying a reduced initial franchise fee of $50,000.00 per franchise. This initial franchise fee for additional franchises is payable in full upon the signing of the franchise agreement for the additional franchise.
All franchisees pay the same initial franchise fees. All franchise fees are nonrefundable.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee of $75,000 for the first franchise covers all fees and payments for services or goods received from Beehive Homes before the franchise opens. This fee is payable in installments: one-third upon signing the Franchise Agreement, and the balance upon the earlier of construction loan funding or issuance of a building permit. Failure to pay the fee in full within one year of the Franchise Agreement date may result in termination of the agreement, without a refund.
For franchisees purchasing additional locations, the initial franchise fee is reduced to $50,000 per franchise, payable in full upon signing the franchise agreement for each additional location. All franchise fees are nonrefundable, regardless of the circumstances.
Furthermore, the initial franchise fee covers the cost of training for the franchisee and their resident manager at a location designated by Beehive Homes. While Beehive Homes covers the cost of round trip travel for the franchisee, the franchisee is responsible for the costs of meals and lodging for themselves, as well as travel, meals, and lodging for their resident manager. There is no separate charge for the instruction itself. If additional people need training, the franchisee must cover their travel, meals, and lodging costs. If a resident manager needs to be replaced and retrained, that training will follow the initial outline.