Can a 7 Brew franchisee relocate their store without permission?
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, a franchisee cannot relocate their store without prior written consent from 7 Brew. This consent can be granted or denied at 7 Brew's discretion based on what they deem best for the store and the overall system. Factors influencing this decision include the new site's market area, its proximity to other 7 Brew locations, the franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement, and the projected timeline for opening at the new location.
To gain approval for relocation, a 7 Brew 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 7 Brew for any costs incurred during the relocation process. The original Franchise Agreement must remain in effect without changes to the franchise term, and the franchisee must sign a general release of claims against 7 Brew and its affiliates.
Furthermore, the franchisee must continue operating the store at its original location until 7 Brew authorizes its closure. Once closed, the franchisee is responsible for de-branding and de-identifying the former premises within a timeframe specified by 7 Brew, ensuring it is no longer associated with the 7 Brew system or its trademarks. These conditions ensure that 7 Brew maintains control over its brand image and minimizes potential disruptions to its established market presence during and after a store relocation.