Under what name does Beehive Homes, Inc. do business?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is the Franchisor. The franchises described in this Franchise Disclosure Document are offered and sold by Bee Hive Homes, Inc. References in this Franchise Disclosure Document to "WE", "US" or "OUR" mean Bee Hive Homes, Inc. References in this Franchise Disclosure Document to "YOU" or "YOUR" mean the person who buys the franchise. If YOU purchase a franchise described in this Franchise Disclosure Document, YOU will have a contractual relationship with US.
Bee Hive Homes, Inc. has rights to the name "Bee Hive Homes" and the System pursuant to a License Agreement with Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc., an affiliate of Bee Hive Homes, Inc. by reason of common control. Please refer to "Affiliates" below. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. does business under the name Bee Hive Homes and does not do business under any other names. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is an Utah corporation which was incorporated on June 9, 2000. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. maintains its principal place of business at 3973 North Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho 83713-0727. Please refer to Exhibit A for a listing of agents for service of process.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beehive Homes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bee Hive Homes, Inc. operates under the name "Bee Hive Homes." The document explicitly states that it does not conduct business under any other names. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the legal entity they will be contracting with and the brand name they will be operating under.
Understanding the franchisor's business name is essential for legal and branding consistency. Franchisees must use the correct name in all official documents, marketing materials, and business transactions. Any deviation from the approved name could potentially lead to legal issues or brand confusion, which could negatively impact the franchisee's business operations.
Furthermore, the FDD clarifies the relationship between Bee Hive Homes, Inc. and its affiliate, Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. owns the service mark "Bee Hive Homes®" and licenses it to Bee Hive Homes, Inc. This distinction is important for franchisees to understand the intellectual property rights associated with the brand and the legal basis for using the "Bee Hive Homes" name and system.