Does Beehive Homes provide assistance with finalizing architectural plans?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- (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. Upon YOUR request, WE will provide assistance and guidance in negotiating construction, equipment and supply contracts for the construction, furnishing and equipping of the Home. However, YOU are solely responsible for the terms of all contracts and exercising adequate supervision. WE do not assist in construction, remodeling or decorating of the site. (paragraph 7.2 of the Franchise Agreement)
- (3) to deliver one standard sign conforming with local requirements as to size and style to Franchisee, for installation by Franchisee's contractor. (paragraph 7.3 of the Franchise Agreement)
- (4) to provide training, prior to opening the Home for business, in the various practices, policies and procedures for operation of a Bee Hive Home. YOU and YOUR resident manager are required to complete a training program of up to three (3) days duration at a location designated by US. (paragraph 7.4 of the Franchise Agreement)
- (5) to provide opening supervision to assist YOU in the preparation and opening of the Home.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beehive Homes provides franchisees with general architectural and design drawings to submit to their architect. However, franchisees are responsible for engaging an architect and engineer, at their own expense, to prepare the final specifications and drawings. These final plans must include necessary stamps and certifications for submission to local government agencies and Beehive Homes for approval before construction can begin. Beehive Homes must approve these final plans before construction starts.
Beehive Homes does offer assistance and guidance in negotiating construction, equipment, and supply contracts for the construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Home, upon request. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the terms of all contracts and for adequately supervising the work. Beehive Homes explicitly states that they do not assist in the construction, remodeling, or decorating of the site.
Prospective franchisees should note that obtaining satisfactory architectural plans that conform to building codes, zoning, and ordinances is a significant factor affecting the time it takes to open a Beehive Homes location. The FDD estimates this entire process, from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening, can take between 18 to 30 months.