If 7 Brew modifies the Computer System's specifications, who is responsible for the costs associated with purchasing or licensing new components?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n maintained on the Computer System (excluding matters relating to labor relations and employment practices) and to the content of any 7 BREW e-mail accounts we provide you.
- (2) We may periodically modify the Computer System's specifications and components. Our modification of Computer System specifications and/or other technological developments or events may require you to purchase, lease, or license new or modified computer components, software, and peripherals and to obtain service and support for the Computer System. Although we cannot estimate the future costs of the Computer System or required service or support, you must incur the costs to obtain the computer components, software, and peripherals comprising the Computer System (and additions and modifications) and required service or support. These costs are not covered by the Tech Fees that we may require you to pay us under Section 5.C above. Within sixty (60) days after we deliver notice to you, you must obtain the Computer System components we designate and ensure that your Computer System, as modified, is functioning properly.
- (3) We and our affiliates may condition any license to you of required or recommended proprietary software, and/or your use of technology developed or maintained by or for us, on your signing a software license agreement, liability waiver, and/or similar document, or otherwise agreeing to the terms (for example, by acknowledging your consent to and accepting the terms of a click-through license agreement), that we and our affiliates periodically prescribe to regulate your use of, and our (or our affiliates') and your respective rights and responsibilities with respect to, the software or technology.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 82–83)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs associated with updates to the Computer System. Even though 7 Brew may modify the Computer System's specifications, the franchisee must purchase, lease, or license any new or modified computer components, software, and peripherals, and also obtain the necessary service and support. These costs are separate from any Tech Fees paid to 7 Brew.
7 Brew requires franchisees to obtain designated Computer System components within 60 days of receiving notice. Franchisees are also responsible for ensuring the modified Computer System functions correctly. The costs for these components and support are the franchisee's responsibility.
Despite the franchisee's obligation to maintain the Computer System according to 7 Brew's standards, the franchisee has sole responsibility for acquiring, operating, maintaining, and upgrading the system. This includes ensuring the Computer System interfaces properly with 7 Brew's and any third party's systems, and addressing any consequences if the system is not properly maintained. The franchisee is also responsible for complying with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards and all applicable laws, including privacy laws, related to the use, disclosure, and protection of consumer data.