What must a 7 Brew franchisee do if they become aware of a data security incident?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If there is a data security incident at the Store, you must notify us immediately, specify the extent to which Consumer Data was compromised or disclosed, and comply and cooperate with our instructions for addressing the data security incident in order to protect Consumer Data and the 7 BREW Store brand (including giving us or our designee access to your Computer System, whether remotely or at the Store).
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 51–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a data security incident occurs at a 7 Brew store, the franchisee must immediately notify 7 Brew. The franchisee must specify the extent to which consumer data was compromised or disclosed during the incident.
Furthermore, the 7 Brew franchisee is obligated to comply with and cooperate with 7 Brew's instructions for addressing the data security incident. This cooperation is essential to protect both consumer data and the 7 Brew brand's reputation.
As part of this cooperation, the franchisee must give 7 Brew or its designee access to the store's computer system. This access can be remote or on-site at the store, allowing 7 Brew to investigate and address the incident effectively. This requirement ensures that 7 Brew can take necessary steps to mitigate the impact of the data breach and implement measures to prevent future incidents.