Do any officers of Beehive Homes own an interest in any supplier?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
There is no obligation for YOU, under the terms of the Franchise Agreement or any other device or practice, to purchase or lease any other goods, services or real estate for the Home or operation of the franchise business from US or any of OUR affiliates. Neither WE nor OUR affiliates are approved suppliers. None of OUR officers owns an interest in any supplier. WE do not have any arrangements providing for income to US resulting from purchases made from third parties. WE do not provide any material benefits to franchisees for purchasing products and services from designated suppliers.
WE do not make available to YOU any purchasing or distribution cooperative nor have WE negotiated any special pricing arrangements with suppliers for the benefit of franchisees.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, none of their officers owns an interest in any supplier. Beehive Homes also states that they do not have any arrangements providing for income to them resulting from purchases made from third parties. Furthermore, Beehive Homes does not provide any material benefits to franchisees for purchasing products and services from designated suppliers.
This arrangement allows franchisees the flexibility to choose their own suppliers, potentially finding better prices or more suitable products. However, it also places the responsibility on the franchisee to ensure that the chosen suppliers meet Beehive Homes' specifications. This may require additional research and due diligence on the part of the franchisee.
Beehive Homes does not make available to franchisees any purchasing or distribution cooperative nor have they negotiated any special pricing arrangements with suppliers for the benefit of franchisees. This differs from some franchise systems that leverage the collective buying power of their franchisees to negotiate discounts with suppliers. Prospective franchisees should consider the implications of this when evaluating the overall cost and operational aspects of a Beehive Homes franchise.