What agreements must 7 Brew store managers and officers/directors sign?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Store must have at least 2 fully-trained on-site managers. A Store manager need not have an equity interest in you or the Store. Store managers and your officers and directors must sign confidentiality and other agreements (including non-compete agreements) we specify or preapprove (if applicable law allows). Our right to pre-approve your forms is solely to protect Confidential Information and the competitiveness of 7 BREW Stores. Under no circumstances will we control the forms or terms of employment agreements you use with Store employees or otherwise be responsible for your labor relations or employment practices. We do not limit whom your Store may hire.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, store managers, officers, and directors must sign specific agreements. These include confidentiality agreements and potentially non-compete agreements, as specified or pre-approved by 7 Brew, assuming applicable law permits such agreements.
7 Brew retains the right to pre-approve these forms to protect confidential information and maintain the competitiveness of its stores. However, 7 Brew does not control the employment agreements' forms or terms used with store employees and is not responsible for the franchisee's labor relations or employment practices. Franchisees have the autonomy to hire employees for their stores without franchisor restrictions.
This requirement ensures that key personnel are legally bound to protect 7 Brew's sensitive business information and competitive advantages. Prospective franchisees should be aware of this obligation and ensure that their store managers, officers, and directors are willing to comply with these agreements. It is also important to understand the specific terms of these agreements and how they may impact the employment relationship.