Must a 7 Brew franchisee continue complying with contractual obligations between notifying the franchisor of their desire to acquire a successor franchise and the end of the franchise term?

According to the 2025 FDD, a 7 Brew franchisee must continue to substantially comply with all contractual obligations between the time they notify 7 Brew of their desire to acquire a successor franchise and the end of the current franchise term. This is a prerequisite for being granted a renewal.

This requirement means that franchisees cannot relax their adherence to the franchise agreement simply because their term is ending. 7 Brew will expect franchisees to maintain operational standards, fulfill financial obligations, and uphold all other contractual duties throughout this period. Failure to do so could jeopardize the franchisee's opportunity to secure a successor franchise.

In addition to continued compliance, the 7 Brew franchisee must also (i) timely request and conduct a business review, (ii) formally notify 7 Brew of their desire to acquire a successor franchise at least 3 months before the end of the franchise term, (iii) substantially complied with contractual obligations and operated Store in substantial compliance with Brand Standards, (v) remodel/upgrade Store, (vi) sign 7 Brew's then-current form of franchise agreement and releases (if applicable state law allows), and (vii) pay $10,000 successor-franchise fee. The terms of the new franchise agreement that the franchisee signs for the successor franchise may differ materially from the original expiring Franchise Agreement, including higher fees. However, 7 Brew will modify the new franchise agreement to include any specifically-negotiated provisions to which they agreed before the franchisee signed the Franchise Agreement that is expiring, and the franchisee will retain the same defined Area of Protection.