Who is responsible for the cost of meals and lodging for the resident manager during the initial Beehive Homes training?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The initial franchise fee covers the cost of training YOU and YOUR resident manager.
This training takes place at a location designated by US.
The cost of round trip travel for YOU is borne by US.
The cost of YOUR meals and lodging, as well as the travel, meals and lodging for YOUR resident manager, is borne by YOU.
If additional persons are to be trained, YOU must bear the costs of travel, meals and lodging for those additional persons.
There is no separate charge for instruction.
If after the initial training YOU change resident managers, the new resident manager must be trained according to the initial training outline.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs of meals and lodging for the resident manager during the initial training. While Beehive Homes covers the cost of round trip travel for the franchisee, the franchisee must bear the expenses for their own meals and lodging, as well as all travel, meals, and lodging costs for the resident manager.
This means that a prospective Beehive Homes franchisee needs to factor in these additional training-related expenses when budgeting for the initial investment. These costs can vary depending on the training location and duration, so it's important to get a clear estimate from Beehive Homes during the due diligence process. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where franchisees often bear the costs of their personnel's training-related travel and accommodation.
Furthermore, if the franchisee wishes to train additional people beyond themselves and the resident manager, they will be responsible for covering all travel, meal, and lodging costs for those additional trainees as well. This could significantly increase the initial investment, especially if multiple staff members require training. It is important to clarify with Beehive Homes the number of individuals included in the initial training and the associated costs to avoid unexpected expenses.
If a resident manager needs to be replaced after the initial training, the new resident manager must also undergo training. If this training cannot be performed at the franchisee's Beehive Homes location, a regional service representative from Beehive Homes will conduct the training for a fee of at least $300.00 per day, inclusive. This provides an alternative training option but adds an additional cost to consider if staff turnover occurs.