How does the Beehive Homes's obligation to provide architectural and design specifications in Item 8 relate to the franchisee's site selection and acquisition/lease obligations outlined in Item 9?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
YOU will be required to build YOUR Bee Hive Home in accordance with architectural and design specifications provided by US. These specifications will be determined generally by the trade dress and uniformity standards of the franchise and specifically by the unique location chosen by YOU. These specifications will be provided to YOU after YOU sign the Franchise Agreement.
| OBLIGATION | FRANCHISE AGREEMENT SECTION | FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM |
|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and | Sections 7.1 | Items 6 & 11 |
| acquisition/lease |
- (2) to provide YOU with general architectural and design drawings for a Home to submit to YOUR architect for rendering, and to provide YOU with an itemization of all equipment and supplies to be used in the operation of the Home.
It will be YOUR responsibility to engage, at YOUR expense, an architect and an engineer who will prepare the final specifications and drawings, and provided necessary stamps and certifications to be submitted for approval by local government agencies and by the franchisor, all of whom must approve prior to the start of construction.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 8 states that franchisees are required to build their Beehive Homes according to the architectural and design specifications provided by Beehive Homes. These specifications are determined generally by the trade dress and uniformity standards of the franchise and specifically by the location chosen by the franchisee. These specifications are provided after the Franchise Agreement is signed.
Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including site selection and acquisition/lease, which are detailed in Sections 7.1 of the Franchise Agreement and Items 6 and 11 of the FDD. Item 11 further clarifies that Beehive Homes will provide general architectural and design drawings for the Home to submit to the franchisee's architect for rendering, along with an itemization of all equipment and supplies to be used in the operation of the Home. However, the franchisee is responsible for engaging an architect and engineer to prepare the final specifications and drawings, which must be approved by local government agencies and Beehive Homes before construction.
In practice, this means that while Beehive Homes provides initial architectural guidelines, the franchisee bears the responsibility for ensuring the site and building plans comply with both Beehive Homes' standards and local regulations. The franchisee is also responsible for all costs associated with site selection, acquisition, and construction. Beehive Homes offers assistance in site selection and evaluation, considering factors like traffic patterns, demographics, and proximity to competitors, but the final decision and responsibility lie with the franchisee.
Therefore, the architectural and design specifications provided by Beehive Homes in Item 8 directly impact the franchisee's site selection and acquisition/lease obligations in Item 9. The franchisee must find a location suitable for a Beehive Homes that can accommodate the required architectural design and comply with local building codes, zoning, and other regulations. This integration ensures uniformity across all Beehive Homes locations while allowing for site-specific adaptations.