Does any other agreement limit 7 Brew's right to use or sublicense any Mark?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Brew Culture, LLC licenses us to use these Marks and related intellectual property, and to authorize franchisees to use them in operating 7 BREW Stores, under a Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secret License Agreement effective March 15, 2021 (the "License Agreement"). The License Agreement's initial term is 20 years; we have the right to renew the License Agreement for 3 successive 10-year terms. We have the right to terminate the License Agreement at any time. Brew Culture, LLC may terminate the License Agreement immediately if we breach the License Agreement and fail to cure the breach within 30 days after receiving written notice from Brew Culture, LLC. When the License Agreement terminates or expires, we must stop using and sublicensing the Marks and related intellectual property. However, any 7 BREW Store franchisee that has been authorized to use the Marks in its franchise may continue using the Marks until that franchisee's franchise agreement, and any permitted successor franchise agreement, expire or are terminated, but only if the franchisee continues to comply with its obligations in the franchise agreement and any permitted successor franchise agreement during their remaining terms. No other agreement limits our right to use or sublicense any Mark.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 49–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, no other agreement limits their right to use or sublicense any Mark. 7 Brew has a Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secret License Agreement with Brew Culture, LLC, effective March 15, 2021, which allows 7 Brew to use and sublicense the Marks. The initial term of this License Agreement is 20 years, and 7 Brew has the right to renew it for three successive 10-year terms. 7 Brew can terminate the License Agreement at any time, while Brew Culture, LLC can terminate it immediately if 7 Brew breaches the agreement and fails to cure the breach within 30 days after receiving written notice.
Upon termination or expiration of the License Agreement, 7 Brew must stop using and sublicensing the Marks. However, any 7 Brew franchisee authorized to use the Marks may continue using them until their franchise agreement expires or is terminated, provided they comply with their obligations under the franchise agreement. This ensures that franchisees can continue operating under the 7 Brew brand even if the overarching License Agreement between 7 Brew and Brew Culture, LLC ends.
This arrangement provides clarity and security for franchisees, as their right to use the 7 Brew Marks is tied to their individual franchise agreements rather than the broader License Agreement. Prospective franchisees can be assured that their ability to operate under the 7 Brew brand is protected for the duration of their franchise term, assuming they remain in compliance with the franchise agreement.