What are the specific obligations of a Beehive Homes franchisee regarding staffing and employee training (Item 9) and how does this relate to the franchisor's training program (Item 11)?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(4) to provide training, prior to opening the Home for business, in the various practices, policies and procedures for operation of a Bee Hive Home. 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)
(5) to provide opening supervision to assist YOU in the preparation and opening of the Home. 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)
B. YOU select, with OUR approval, the location of YOUR Bee Hive Home. In determining whether to approve any particular site WE will consider things like: analysis of traffic patterns, both vehicular and pedestrian; proximity to grocery or retail stores; population, age and income demographics; and proximity to competing businesses. If YOU are unable to find a location that meets the requirements for a HOME in six months, YOUR franchise agreement will be terminated and any franchise fees paid will be refunded to YOU. Approval by US is not a representation or endorsement to YOU of successful operation of a franchise. WE do not own any premises for lease to franchisees. YOU are responsible for conforming YOUR site to applicable ordinances, codes and zoning. (paragraph 7.1 of the Franchise Agreement)
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What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for staffing and training personnel at their location. Prior to opening, Beehive Homes provides training in the practices, policies, and procedures for operating a Beehive Homes location. The franchisee and their resident manager must complete a training program lasting up to three days at a location designated by Beehive Homes.
The Beehive Homes representative will assist the franchisee in hiring staff and training personnel during the opening of the Home. The training program is based on the Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedure Manual and the Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training Outline. The franchisor also provides a copy of the "Bee Hive Homes Owner/Operator Training Manual" and the "Bee Hive Homes Policy and Procedures Manual," which contain approximately 300 pages.
The training programs are scheduled on an "as needed" basis and are conducted by representatives familiar with Beehive Homes' practices and policies. The goal of the training is to provide a mutually acceptable base of knowledge of Bee Hive Home operations, and the franchisee must demonstrate reasonable knowledge of Home operations at the end of the training program. The franchisee is encouraged to advertise their Home, but all advertising materials must be approved by Beehive Homes.