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Under what condition can Beehive Homes transfer the Franchise Agreement?

Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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| | This Assignment and Consent to Assignment of Franchise to a | | |-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | [Corporation/Partnership/Limited Liability Company], dated, 2025 | | | ("Assignment"), is by and among | "Assignor"); [Corporation/Partnership/LLC Name], a [corporation/partnership/limited liability company] ("Assignee"); and those | BEE HIVE HOMES, INC., a Utah corporation ("Bee Hive Homes"); and (collectively, the | | [shareholders/partners/members] | | of Assignee (individually ["Shareholder"/"Partner"/"Member"] and collectively ["Shareholders"/"Partners"/"Members"]) listed on Exhibit A attached hereto and | | incorporated herein by reference. | Recitals | | | (the "Franchise"). | | A. Bee Hive Homes or its predecessor in interest issued to Assignor or its predecessor(s) in interest a Franchise Agreement dated (the "Franchise Agreement"), for the Bee Hive Homes Franchise located at | | Assignee. | | B. Assignor requests Bee Hive Homes' consent to transfer the rights in the Franchise to | | | Homes' consent to this Assignment is required under the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Agreement | C. Assignor, Assignee, and [Shareholders/Partners/Members] acknowledge that Bee Hive | | as follows: | | The parties, intending to be legally bound and for good and valuable consideration, agree 1. The effective date of this Assignment is ("Effective Date"). | | Agreement and this Assignment. | | 2. Bee Hive Homes consents to this Assignment subject to the provisions of the Franchise | | | Assignor in the Franchise to Assignee, subject to the provisions of the Franchise Agreement. | 3. On the Effective Date, Assignor assigns and transfers all the right, title, and interest of | 4. Assignee must pay all fees and perform all obligations under the Franchise Agreement.

  1. Assignor agrees to remain personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision of the Franchise Agreement, both monetary obligations and obligations to take or refrain from taking specific actions or to engage or refrain from engaging in specific activities, and is not released from any obligations to Bee Hive Homes by this Assignment. After the date of this Assignment, all references to Franchisee in the Franchise Agreement shall refer to both Assignor and Assignee both jointly and severally.

[Alternate paragraph to be used for Assignment to Corporation.]

    1. Without the prior written consent of Bee Hive Homes, Assignor, Assignee, and Shareholders may not, either voluntarily or by operation of law, make or permit:
    • a) any further transfer or assignment of the Franchise or the Franchise Agreement;
    • b) any pledge or encumbrance of the Franchise;
    • c) any assignment, transfer, or pledge of any equity interest in Assignee including, but not limited to, transfers in any entity that is a Shareholder;
      • d) the creation of new or additional equity interests in Assignee; or
    • e) any amendment of the terms of any organizational documents relating to Assignee.

Equity interests, as used in this Assignment, include direct or indirect equity or beneficial interests in Assignee and the business risks associated with the Franchise including, but not limited to, interests stated as debt that include any type of risk-taking interest or any interest in the profits or appreciation of the Home.

[Alternate paragraph to be used for Assignment to Partnership.]

    1. Without the prior written consent of Bee Hive Homes, Assignor, Assignee, and Partners may not, either voluntarily or by operation of law, make or permit:
    • a) any further transfer or assignment of the Franchise or the Franchise Agreement;
    • b) any pledge or encumbrance of the Franchise;
    • c) any assignment, transfer, or pledge of any equity interest in Assignee including, but not limited to, transfers in any entity that is a Partner;
      • d) the creation of new or additional equity interests in Assignee;
    • e) the change of a limited partnership interest to a general partnership interest or of a general partnership interest to a limited partnership interest; or
    • f) any amendment of the terms of any partnership agreement or other organizational documents relating to Assignee.

Equity interests, as used in this Assignment, include direct or indirect equity or beneficial interests in Assignee and the business risks associated with the Home including, but not limited to, interests stated as debt that include any type of risk-taking interest or any interest in the profits or appreciation of the Home.

[Alternate paragraph to be used for Assignment to Limited Liability Company.]

    1. Without the prior written consent of Bee Hive Homes, Assignor, Assignee, and Members may not, either voluntarily or by operation of law, make or permit:
    • a) any further transfer or assignment of the Franchise or the Franchise Agreement;
    • b) any pledge or encumbrance of the Franchise;
    • c) any assignment, transfer, or pledge of any equity interest in Assignee including, but not limited to, transfers in any entity that is a Member;
      • d) the creation of new or additional equity interests in Assignee; or
    • e) any amendment of the terms of any operating agreement or other organizational documents relating to Assignee.

Equity interests, as used in this Assignment, include direct or indirect equity or beneficial interests in Assignee and the business risks associated with the Home including, but not limited to, interests stated as debt that include any type of risk-taking interest or any interest in the profits or appreciation of the Home.

    1. Assignor, Assignee, and [Shareholders/Partners/Members] represent and warrant that:
  • a) they are the only persons or entities with equity interests in Assignee and their ownership interests are as shown on Exhibit A; and
  • b) there is no obligation or intention to issue additional equity interests in Assignee.
    1. If any [Shareholders/Partners/Members] are trustees or trusts:
  • a) the beneficial interests in the trusts may not be assigned, transfers to successor trustees or special trustees may not be made even if the transfer is provided for in any trust agreement, and the trust agreement may not be amended without the prior written consent of Bee Hive Homes;
  • b) Exhibit A lists all persons who are trustees of any nature or have beneficial interests in any [Shareholder's/Partner's/Member's] trust(s);
  • c) this Assignment is not a consent to any future transfers of equity interest(s) of Assignee to any [Shareholder's/Partner's/Member's] trust beneficiaries based on any

condition including, but not limited to, attainment of a certain age or occurrence of any event. All future transfers or vesting of equity interest(s) of Assignee are subject to this Assignment; and

  • d) Bee Hive Homes has not reviewed any trust documents of any [Shareholder's/Partner's/Member's] trust; therefore, this Assignment does not constitute an approval by Bee Hive Homes of any documents relating to any [Shareholder's/Partner's/Member's] trust.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement can be transferred under specific conditions, primarily with the prior written consent of Beehive Homes. Several scenarios outline restrictions on transfer or assignment, particularly when the franchisee is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company. These restrictions aim to ensure that any changes in ownership or equity interests within the franchisee's entity are approved by Beehive Homes, maintaining control over who operates a Beehive Homes franchise.

For corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, the franchisee (Assignor), the new owner (Assignee), and the shareholders, partners, or members cannot transfer or assign the Franchise Agreement without Beehive Homes' prior written consent. This includes any further transfer or assignment of the franchise, pledging or encumbering the franchise, transferring equity interests in the Assignee, creating new equity interests, changing partnership interests, or amending organizational documents. These stipulations ensure that Beehive Homes retains oversight over changes in the franchise ownership structure.

Furthermore, if the Assignee is a corporation, the stock certificates must include a legend stating that the stock cannot be transferred without Beehive Homes' prior written consent. This requirement provides an additional layer of control, ensuring that potential future transfers are subject to Beehive Homes' approval. The document also clarifies that approved owner/operator status is not automatically granted through the assignment, and all parties must still adhere to the Franchise Agreement's provisions, especially those related to maintaining the Beehive Homes System and confidentiality. This protects Beehive Homes' brand standards and trade secrets.

In summary, a prospective Beehive Homes franchisee needs to understand that transferring the Franchise Agreement is not a simple process and requires Beehive Homes' explicit approval. The restrictions are in place to protect the integrity of the Beehive Homes brand and ensure that any new operators meet the franchisor's standards. Franchisees should carefully review these conditions and maintain open communication with Beehive Homes when considering any ownership changes.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.