Does 7 Brew need to approve the designated representative for the annual meeting?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Fee(1, 6) Annual Meeting / Convention | Amount(2) Will vary under circumstances (not to exceed $1,000 per person; does not include your actual out-of-pocket | Due Date As incurred | Remarks You (or your designated representative we approve) may attend an annual franchisee meeting, in which case you must pay an attendance fee. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses to send a representative to the annual meeting, 7 Brew must approve that designated representative. The franchisee or their approved representative may attend the annual franchisee meeting, and in doing so, must pay an attendance fee. The attendance fee will vary under the circumstances, but will not exceed $1,000 per person, and does not include actual out-of-pocket attendance costs paid to third parties.
This means that while attendance at the annual meeting isn't mandatory, if a franchisee cannot attend personally and wishes to send someone in their place, 7 Brew retains control over who that representative can be. This approval process allows 7 Brew to ensure that only individuals aligned with their brand values and business practices are present at the meeting.
For a prospective franchisee, this highlights the importance of being able to attend the annual meeting personally or having a representative that 7 Brew will approve. The $1,000 limit on the attendance fee provides some cost certainty, but franchisees should also budget for additional travel and accommodation expenses.