What are the conditions for 7 Brew relocation approval?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
te the Store only at that site. You may not relocate the Store without our prior written consent, which we have the right to grant or deny as we deem best. Whether or not we will allow relocation depends on circumstances at the time and what is in the Store's and our system's best interests. Factors include, for example, the new site's market area, its proximity to other Stores in our system, whether you are complying with your Franchise Agreement, and how long it will take you to open at the new site.
Conditions for relocation approval are (1) the new site is acceptable to us, (2) you pay us a $5,000 relocation fee, (3) you reimburse any costs we incur during the relocation process, (4) you confirm that your original Franchise Agreement remains in effect and governs the Store's operation at the new site with no change in the franchise term, (5) you sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us and our owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, (6) you continue operating the Store at its original site until we authorize its closure, and (7) you de-brand and de-identify the Store's former premises within the timeframe we specify and at your own expense so it no longer is associated in any manner (in our opinion
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 45–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, relocating a 7 Brew store requires written consent from the franchisor, which they may grant or deny. The decision to allow relocation depends on the circumstances at the time and the best interests of both the store and the 7 Brew system. Factors considered include the new site's market area, its proximity to other stores, the franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement, and the expected time to open at the new location.
To gain relocation approval from 7 Brew, a franchisee must meet several conditions. First, the new site must be acceptable to 7 Brew. Second, the franchisee must pay a $5,000 relocation fee and reimburse any costs 7 Brew incurs during the relocation process. The original Franchise Agreement must remain in effect, governing the store's operation at the new site without any change to the franchise term.
Additionally, the franchisee must sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to 7 Brew, of any claims against 7 Brew and its related parties. The franchisee must also continue operating the store at its original site until 7 Brew authorizes its closure. Finally, the franchisee is responsible for de-branding and de-identifying the former premises within the timeframe specified by 7 Brew and at their own expense, ensuring it is no longer associated with the 7 Brew system and its trademarks.