How many 7 Brew outlets were open at the start of 2022 that were operated by the franchisor?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col. 8 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 73–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2022, there were 13 7 Brew outlets operating that were reacquired from a franchisee. This indicates that these locations were initially franchised but later taken back under the direct control of the company.
In 2022, 7 Brew opened 3 additional outlets, bringing the total to 16 by the end of the year. This shows a modest expansion of company-operated stores during that period.
In 2023, 7 Brew had 16 outlets at the start of the year, opened 2 more, and reacquired 1 from a franchisee, ending the year with 19 outlets. This demonstrates continued growth and a willingness to reacquire locations, possibly to improve performance or strategic alignment.
By 2024, 7 Brew began the year with 19 outlets, opened 4 new ones, reacquired 3 from franchisees, sold 2 to franchisees, and finished the year with 24 outlets. This activity indicates a dynamic approach to managing its company-operated store portfolio, balancing acquisitions, sales, and new openings.