What are the specific obligations of a Beehive Homes franchisee regarding emergency preparedness and disaster response (Item 9) and how does this relate to the franchisor's training program and ongoing support (Item 11)?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| OBLIGATION | FRANCHISE AGREEMENT SECTION | FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM |
|---|---|---|
| a. Site selection and | Sections 7.1 | Items 6 & 11 |
| acquisition/lease | ||
| b. Pre-opening purchase/lease | Sections 7.1 & 8.1 | Item 8 |
| c. Site development and other | Sections 7 & 8 | Items 6, 7 & 11 |
| pre-opening requirements | ||
| d. Initial and ongoing training | Sections 7.4 & 8.10 | Item 11 |
| e. Opening | Section 7.5 | Item 11 |
| f. Fees | Section 4 | Items 5, 6 & 7 |
| g. Compliance standards and | Sections 7.7, 8.2 & 8.3 | Item 11 |
| policies/Manuals | ||
| h. Trademarks, proprietary | Section 6 | Items 13 & 14 |
| information | ||
| i. Restrictions on products | Sections 7.2, 7.8, 11.3 & 11.4 | Item 16 |
| and services offered | ||
| --- | --- | --- |
| j. Warranty and customer | None | None |
| service requirements | ||
| k. Territorial development | Sections 3.1 & 7.1 | Item 12 |
| and sales quotas | ||
| l. Ongoing product/service | Section 8 & 11 | Item 8 |
| purchases | ||
| m. Maintenance, appearance | Section 11 |
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines franchisee obligations, and Item 11 details the franchisor's assistance and training. While Item 9 does not explicitly mention emergency preparedness and disaster response, it does refer to Section 7.7, 8.2 & 8.3 of the Franchise Agreement and Item 11 of the FDD regarding compliance standards, policies, and manuals. This suggests that emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures would likely be covered within these compliance standards, policies, and manuals, which franchisees are obligated to follow.
Item 11 describes the training provided by Beehive Homes, which includes a program of up to three days for the franchisee and resident manager. This training is based on the Beehive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Beehive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline. The goal of the training is to provide a mutually acceptable base of knowledge of Beehive Homes operations, and franchisees must demonstrate reasonable knowledge of Home operations at the end of the training program. It is reasonable to expect that the training program would cover emergency procedures, as these are critical for the safe operation of an assisted living facility.
While the FDD does not explicitly state that emergency preparedness is part of the training, it does state that the training covers various practices, policies, and procedures for the operation of a Beehive Home. Furthermore, Beehive Homes provides ongoing support to franchisees, with representatives available to assist with operational problems. A prospective franchisee should confirm whether emergency preparedness and disaster response are specifically addressed in the training program and operational manuals, and what ongoing support is provided in these areas.