How often does Beehive Homes update the Standards?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
2.15. "Standards" means all standards, specifications, requirements, criteria, and policies that have been and may be in the future developed and compiled by Franchisor for use by Franchisee in connection with the design, construction, renovation, refurbishment, appearance, equipping, furnishing, supplying, opening, operating, maintaining, marketing, services, service levels, quality, and quality assurance of Homes, including the Home, and for advertising and accounting, whether contained in the Manual or set out in this Agreement or other written communication.
2.11. "Manual" means all written compilations of the Standards, and may consist of one or more of the following; Policies and Procedures, Owner/Operator Training, Emergency Procedures, Inservice Training and/or Employee Procedures.
The Manual may take the form of one or more of the following: one or more looseleaf or bound volumes; bulletins; notices; videos; CD-ROMS and/or other electronic media; websites; online postings; e-mail and/or electronic communications; facsimiles; or any other medium capable of conveying the Manual's contents.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes FDD, Beehive Homes has revised and updated their System from time to time and may continue to do so. The System includes standards for the operation of the Homes. The Standards encompass all specifications, requirements, criteria, and policies developed by Beehive Homes for franchisees. These standards relate to various aspects, such as design, construction, renovation, appearance, equipping, furnishing, operation, maintenance, marketing, services, and quality assurance of the Homes.
These Standards are compiled by Beehive Homes for franchisee use. The standards can be found in the Manual, the Franchise Agreement, or other written communications. The Manual itself can be presented in various formats, including looseleaf or bound volumes, bulletins, notices, videos, CD-ROMs, electronic media, websites, online postings, e-mails, electronic communications, or facsimiles.
As a prospective franchisee, it's important to recognize that Beehive Homes retains the right to modify these standards in the future. This means that franchisees must stay updated with any changes to ensure ongoing compliance. While the FDD does not specify a set frequency for these updates, franchisees should maintain open communication with Beehive Homes to remain informed about the latest standards and requirements. This will help ensure that their Beehive Homes franchise operates in accordance with the franchisor's expectations and maintains the brand's reputation for quality and service.