What are the specific obligations of a Beehive Homes franchisee regarding staff recruitment and retention (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 |
|---|---|---|
| q. Owner's participation/ | Section 8.6, 11 | Items 11 & 15 |
| management/staffing |
YOU and YOUR resident manager are required to complete a training program of up to three (3) days duration at a location designated by US. (paragraph 7.4 of the Franchise Agreement)
OUR representative will assist YOU in hiring staff, training personnel, marketing, inventory control and promotional programs in connection with the opening of the Home. (paragraph 7.5 of the Franchise Agreement)
The training program is based on the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline.
The obligations that WE will perform during the operation of YOUR Bee Hive Home are:
- (1) OUR representative will reasonably assist YOU in any operational problem encountered by YOU in connection with YOUR franchise and OUR representative will make himself available to consult with YOU during the continuing operations of YOUR Home on the terms and for the additional compensation as may be mutually agreed to by the parties. (paragraph 7.6 of the Franchise Agreement)
Homes are generally staffed with from 1 to 4 persons, depending upon the time of day. Higher staffing is generally required in the mornings with lower staffing at night.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have obligations related to staffing, as outlined in Item 9 and connected to the training and support detailed in Item 11. Item 9 references Section 8.6 and 11 of the franchise agreement, and Items 11 and 15 of the FDD, indicating that franchisee's participation, management, and staffing are all franchisee obligations.
The Beehive Homes franchise provides initial training that addresses personnel training. Specifically, a Beehive Homes representative will assist the franchisee in hiring staff and training personnel in connection with the opening of the Home. The franchisee and their resident manager are required to complete a training program of up to three days. The training program is based on the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline.
During the operation of the Beehive Homes franchise, a representative will reasonably assist the franchisee with any operational problems and will be available to consult with the franchisee during the continuing operations of the Home. This support extends to ongoing staffing issues, as needed. The FDD emphasizes that Beehive Homes are generally staffed with from 1 to 4 persons, depending upon the time of day, with higher staffing generally required in the mornings and lower staffing at night.
While Beehive Homes offers support in hiring and training staff, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the ongoing management and staffing of their location. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific content of the training program related to staff management and retention, as well as the nature and frequency of ongoing support from Beehive Homes representatives.