Is 7 Brew currently an approved or designated supplier of any items or services?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except for certain technology subscription services (for example, point-of-sale, inventory management, scheduling management, iPad device management, and digital menu-board systems) for which we contract directly with the unaffiliated third-party vendors (who make the services available directly to you) and sample Marketing Materials (defined as advertising, marketing, promotional, and lead-generation formats and materials), we currently are not an approved or designated supplier of any items or services. As described in Item 1, one of our affiliates is an approved (but not the only) supplier of the modular building for your Store and also is the
designated supplier of the coffee equipment packages you need to operate your Store. Another affiliate originates certain energy drinks your Store will sell. Our affiliates currently are not approved or designated suppliers of any other products or services.
Besides these items, you currently must buy all of the Store's Operating Assets (defined above), point-of-sale and information-technology systems, small-wares, and merchandise only from suppliers we approve or according to our specifications. Our officers do not own any interest in any supplier to the franchise system that is not affiliated with us. However, one or more of our officers have an indirect ownership interest in two affiliates of ours—7 Energy LLC and CTAR, Inc. (identified in Item 1)—that do business with our franchisees.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 7 Brew is generally not an approved or designated supplier for items or services, with a few exceptions. Franchisees are generally required to purchase Operating Assets, point-of-sale and information-technology systems, small-wares, and merchandise from approved suppliers or according to 7 Brew's specifications.
However, one of 7 Brew's affiliates is an approved supplier (though not the only one) of the modular building used for the store. This same affiliate is the designated supplier of the coffee equipment packages that franchisees need to operate their 7 Brew location. Another affiliate originates certain energy drinks that the store will sell.
It is important to note that 7 Brew retains the right to designate approved suppliers and can modify Brand Standards, potentially requiring additional capital investment from franchisees. Franchisees are obligated to adhere to these standards and purchase from approved sources, which may include 7 Brew or its affiliates. Collectively, a franchisee's purchases and leases from 7 Brew or its affiliates, from designated or approved suppliers, or according to their standards and specifications represent about 100% of their overall purchases and leases to establish and then to operate the Store.