Is there a limit to how many other licenses Beehive Homes can grant for the use of Names and Marks?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ns 3.1 and 3.2:
(a) This Agreement does not limit the Franchisor's right, or the right of any of its Affiliates, to own, license or operate any other business whatsoever, whether or not under the Names and Marks;
(b) Franchisormayadd, alter, delete or otherwise modifyelements of the System; use or license to others all or part of the System; and use any portion of the System and Names and Marks in other businesses; and
(c) Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that he has no rights to, and will not make any claims or demands for, damages or other relief arising from or related to any of the foregoing activities, and that such activities will not give rise to any liability on Franchisor's part, including liability for claims for unfair competition, breach of contract, breach of any applicable implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, or divided loyalty.
3.4. Franchisee Name. Franchisee shall operate the Home under the trade name "BEE HIVE HOMES of ____________________" (the "Trade Name") and shall use no other name in connection with any operations conducted by Franchisee without the prior written approval of Franchisor. Franchisor may change the Trade Name or the way in which it is depicted, at its sole option.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beehive Homes has the right to grant other licenses to use their Names and Marks as they deem appropriate. The franchise agreement does not limit Beehive Homes' right to license to others all or part of the System, and to use any portion of the System and Names and Marks in other businesses. As a Beehive Homes franchisee, your license to use the Names and Marks is nonexclusive. Beehive Homes retains the right to operate Homes and provide services under the Names and Marks and to grant other licenses to use the Names and Marks on any terms and conditions they deem appropriate. This means that Beehive Homes could potentially license the Names and Marks to a large number of other franchisees or even operate competing businesses under the same Names and Marks. This could increase competition in your area and dilute the brand's value, but it also allows Beehive Homes to grow and expand the brand, which could benefit all franchisees. As a franchisee, you acknowledge that you have no rights to make claims or demands for damages or other relief arising from or related to any of the activities of Beehive Homes.