Is 7 Brew obligated to visit the territory to inspect potential sites?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will review potential Store sites that you identify within the development territory. You must locate, evaluate, select, and secure the Store's site. We will not search for or select the site for you. (DRR—Section 6(a)) We first must accept each new site you propose for each new 7 BREW Store. Our then-current standards for sites will apply.
We will give you our then-current criteria for Traditional 7 BREW Store sites (including population density and other demographic characteristics, visibility, traffic flow, competition, accessibility, ingress and egress, size, and other physical and commercial characteristics) to help in the site-selection process. We will review potential Traditional 7 BREW Store sites that you identify within the development territory but have no obligation to visit the territory to inspect physically the sites you propose for your potential
Stores. We have the right to condition our acceptance of a proposed site, or a proposed site visit, on your first sending us complete site reports and other materials (including photographs and digital recordings) we request. You must give us all information and materials we request to assess each proposed Traditional 7 BREW Store site. (DRR— Section 6(b))
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 34–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for locating, evaluating, selecting, and securing the site for their 7 Brew store. While 7 Brew will review potential store sites identified by the franchisee within the development territory, they are under no obligation to physically visit the territory to inspect these sites.
7 Brew will provide its then-current criteria for Traditional 7 Brew Store sites, including factors like population density, demographic characteristics, visibility, traffic flow, competition, accessibility, size, and other physical and commercial characteristics, to aid franchisees in the site-selection process. 7 Brew has the right to require complete site reports and other materials, including photographs and digital recordings, before accepting a proposed site or a proposed site visit.
This means that prospective franchisees must conduct thorough due diligence in identifying suitable locations and providing comprehensive documentation to 7 Brew for review. The franchisee bears the initial burden and cost of site selection, potentially increasing pre-opening expenses. While 7 Brew's review process offers some oversight, the ultimate responsibility for choosing a viable location rests with the franchisee.