Does Beehive Homes have the right to require me to offer additional services beyond those initially specified?

According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to offer additional services beyond those initially specified in the Franchise Agreement. Beehive Homes retains the right to mandate these additional services. However, if a franchisee wishes to engage in activities outside the scope of the specified services at their Home, they must obtain prior written approval from Beehive Homes. Despite these restrictions on services, franchisees are not limited in the customers with whom they may conduct business. This means a franchisee can solicit residents for their Home from outside the area encompassing their location, using methods like the Internet or telemarketing, provided that all advertising content is first approved by Beehive Homes.

This clause gives Beehive Homes the flexibility to adapt the service offerings across the franchise system in response to changing market demands or industry standards. For a prospective franchisee, this means they need to be prepared to potentially invest in and implement new services as directed by Beehive Homes. While the FDD does not specify the nature of these additional services or the potential costs associated with them, it is important for a potential franchisee to understand that their initial business plan may need to evolve over time.

It is crucial for prospective franchisees to discuss with Beehive Homes what types of additional services might be required in the future and how these changes could impact their operational costs and profitability. Understanding the potential scope of these changes will help a franchisee better prepare for the long-term operation of their Beehive Homes franchise and assess the overall risk and return of the investment.