What do 'WE', 'US', or 'OUR' refer to in the Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is the Franchisor. The franchises described in this Franchise Disclosure Document are offered and sold by Bee Hive Homes, Inc. References in this Franchise Disclosure Document to "WE", "US" or "OUR" mean Bee Hive Homes, Inc. References in this Franchise Disclosure Document to "YOU" or "YOUR" mean the person who buys the franchise. If YOU purchase a franchise described in this Franchise Disclosure Document, YOU will have a contractual relationship with US.
Bee Hive Homes, Inc. has rights to the name "Bee Hive Homes" and the System pursuant to a License Agreement with Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc., an affiliate of Bee Hive Homes, Inc. by reason of common control. Please refer to "Affiliates" below. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. does business under the name Bee Hive Homes and does not do business under any other names. Bee Hive Homes, Inc.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms "WE", "US", or "OUR" refer to Bee Hive Homes, Inc., the franchisor. This means that any statements, obligations, or rights attributed to "WE", "US", or "OUR" within the document are those of Bee Hive Homes, Inc. Conversely, "YOU" or "YOUR" refers to the person who buys the franchise, establishing a contractual relationship between the franchisee and Bee Hive Homes, Inc.
This definition is crucial for understanding the legal and operational aspects of the franchise agreement. For example, when the document states that participation in Medicare/Medicaid programs is not mandated or prohibited by "US", it means that Bee Hive Homes, Inc. does not require or forbid franchisees from participating in these programs; the decision rests with the individual franchisee.
Understanding these definitions helps prospective franchisees clearly identify their rights and obligations versus those of the franchisor, Bee Hive Homes, Inc. It is a standard practice in franchise disclosure documents to define these terms to avoid ambiguity and ensure clarity in the contractual relationship.