What is the name of the affiliate of Manufacturer that the Owner enters into agreements with relating to the operation of a 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee store?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (iv) Owner acknowledges that it has entered into agreements with an affiliate of Manufacturer named Brew Culture Franchise, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("Brew Culture Franchise"), relating to the operation of a "7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee" store.
The Unit purchased hereunder shall be used in connection with the operation of such "7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee" store and in strict compliance with such agreements by and between Owner and Brew Culture Franchise.
Owner further agrees that Owner has been provided a list of certain additional manufacturers that are capable of constructing a unit that is identical to the Unit purchased hereunder and that Owner has reviewed its responsibilities (including, for the avoidance of doubt, timelines regarding the opening of any "7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee" store to be opened by Owner) with Brew Culture Franchise and independently chosen Manufacturer to construct the Unit and independently ensured that the Completion Date will enable Owner to satisfy any of its obligations to Brew Culture Franchise under any such agreements that exist by and between Owner and Brew Culture Franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 83–279)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 7 Brew franchisee (referred to as "Owner") enters into agreements relating to the operation of a 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee store with Brew Culture Franchise, LLC, which is an affiliate of the Manufacturer. Brew Culture Franchise, LLC is identified as a Wyoming limited liability company. The franchisee acknowledges that the unit purchased will be used in connection with the operation of the 7 Brew store and must be in strict compliance with the agreements between the franchisee and Brew Culture Franchise.
Furthermore, the franchisee confirms they have been provided with a list of additional manufacturers capable of constructing a unit identical to the one purchased. The franchisee also acknowledges reviewing their responsibilities, including timelines for opening the 7 Brew store, with Brew Culture Franchise. The franchisee independently chose the Manufacturer to construct the unit and ensured the completion date would satisfy their obligations to Brew Culture Franchise under any existing agreements.
This arrangement highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between the Manufacturer and its affiliate, Brew Culture Franchise, LLC, as the franchisee interacts with both entities during the establishment and operation of their 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee store. Prospective franchisees should carefully review all agreements with Brew Culture Franchise, LLC, and ensure they understand their obligations and timelines to avoid any potential conflicts or breaches of contract.