Who is responsible for engaging an architect and engineer for final specifications and drawings for a Beehive Homes franchise?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for engaging an architect and engineer to prepare the final specifications and drawings for their Beehive Homes location. Beehive Homes will provide general architectural and design drawings for the franchisee to submit to their architect.
The franchisee must pay for the architect and engineer to prepare the final specifications and drawings. These specifications and drawings must include the necessary stamps and certifications to be submitted for approval by local government agencies and by Beehive Homes. Construction cannot begin until these approvals are obtained.
While the franchisee is responsible for managing the architectural plans, Beehive Homes does offer assistance and guidance in negotiating construction, equipment, and supply contracts. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the terms of all contracts and for adequately supervising the construction process. Beehive Homes does not assist in the physical construction, remodeling, or decorating of the site.