Under what conditions can a Beehive Homes Franchisee use the Manual?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.7. Manual. Franchisor will provide for use by the Franchisee access to the Franchisor's Manual, which may be hard copy or electronic format, and any revisions and updates which Franchisor and its Affiliates may make to the Manual during the Term. Franchisor and its Affiliates retain the right to modify the Manual in any manner they deem appropriate, in their sole discretion, provided no such modification shall alter Franchisee's rights under this Agreement and if there is a conflict between the Manual and this Agreement the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail. The Manual is the exclusive property of the Franchisor and is provided for use by the Franchisee on a confidential basis and only during the Term.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 34–123)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beehive Homes provides franchisees access to the Franchisor's Manual, which may be in hard copy or electronic format. This access includes any revisions and updates made to the Manual during the term of the franchise agreement. Beehive Homes retains the right to modify the Manual as they deem appropriate, but these modifications cannot alter the franchisee's rights under the agreement. In case of a conflict between the Manual and the Franchise Agreement, the terms of the agreement will take precedence.
The Manual remains the exclusive property of Beehive Homes and is provided to the franchisee on a confidential basis. Franchisees can only use the manual during the term of their Franchise Agreement. This means that upon termination of the agreement, the franchisee loses the right to use the manual.
This clause is typical in franchising, as the operations manual contains the franchisor's confidential and proprietary methods of doing business. Franchisees should carefully review the scope and limitations of the manual to fully understand their obligations and the franchisor's rights.