What is the duration of the Warranty Period for a 7 Brew unit?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nd Brew Culture Franchise. Owner further agrees that Owner has been provided a list of certain additional manufacturers that are capable of constructing a unit that is identical to the Unit purchased hereunder and that Owner has reviewed its responsibilities (including, for the avoidance of doubt, timelines regarding the opening of any "7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee" store to be opened by Owner) with Brew Culture Franchise and independently chosen Manufacturer to construct the Unit and independently ensured that the Completion Date will enable Owner to satisfy any of its obligations to Brew Culture Franchise under any such agreements that exist by and between Owner and Brew Culture Franchise.
- (c) The Unit will be constructed with high quality materials and in a good and workmanlike manner, and the Unit shall be built and constructed under the direct supervision of Manufacturer. Manufacturer hereby provides a warranty that the Unit shall be free from material defects and shall be constructed in a good and workmanlike manner (the "Warranty"). Such Warranty shall exist for one (1) year following the Completion Date (the "Warranty Period") but
shall expressly exclude any defects resulting from the installation of the Unit by Owner or Owner's agent. If Owner believes there exists a defect in the Unit, Manufacturer shall have the right to inspect the Unit and determine whether it believes any such defect exists in accordance with Owner's statements and belief. If such a defect exists, Manufacturer will remedy such breach of the Warranty by repairing or replacing such defective portion of the Unit at Manufacturer's sole cost and expense. Manufacturer's remedial obligations will be performed promptly and in a period consistent with Owner's reasonable requirements, time being of the essence.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 83–279)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 7 Brew Franchise Disclosure Document, the manufacturer provides a warranty that the unit will be free from material defects and constructed in a good and workmanlike manner. This warranty, termed the "Warranty," is valid for one year following the Completion Date, which is referred to as the "Warranty Period."
However, the warranty expressly excludes any defects resulting from the installation of the unit by the owner or the owner's agent. If the owner believes there is a defect in the unit, the manufacturer has the right to inspect the unit to determine if a defect exists. If a defect is confirmed, the manufacturer will remedy the breach of warranty by repairing or replacing the defective portion of the unit at their sole cost and expense. The manufacturer's repair or replacement obligations will be performed promptly and in accordance with the owner's reasonable requirements, with time being of the essence.
If the manufacturer fails or refuses to perform the repair or replacement promptly and according to the owner's reasonable requirements, the owner may have the defect repaired or replaced themselves, and the manufacturer will reimburse the owner for the reasonable costs and expenses incurred. Except as explicitly stated in the agreement, the unit is purchased "AS IS, WHERE IS" at the manufacturing site, and the manufacturer does not provide any other warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This means the franchisee bears the risk for issues beyond the stated warranty.