What is the relocation fee for a 7 Brew store?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Conditions for relocation approval are (1) the new site is acceptable to us, (2) you pay us a $5,000 relocation fee, (3) you reimburse any costs we incur during the relocation process, (4) you confirm that your original Franchise Agreement remains in effect and governs the Store's operation at the new site with no change in the franchise term, (5) you sign a general release, in a form satisfactory to us, of any and all claims against us and our owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents, (6) you continue operating the Store at its original site until we authorize its closure, and (7) you de-brand and de-identify the Store's former premises within the timeframe we specify and at your own expense so it no longer is associated in any manner (in our opinion
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 45–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay a $5,000 relocation fee if they wish to move their store to a new location. However, relocation is not guaranteed. 7 Brew must first provide written consent, which they have the right to grant or deny. The decision to allow relocation depends on the circumstances at the time and what 7 Brew determines to be in the best interests of the store and the 7 Brew system.
Several conditions must be met for relocation approval. First, 7 Brew must find the new site acceptable. Second, the franchisee must reimburse 7 Brew for any costs incurred during the relocation process. Third, the original Franchise Agreement remains in effect without changes to the franchise term. Fourth, the franchisee must sign a general release of all claims against 7 Brew and its affiliates. Fifth, the franchisee must continue operating the store at its original site until 7 Brew authorizes its closure. Finally, the franchisee is responsible for de-branding the former premises so it is no longer associated with the 7 Brew system.
This means that relocating a 7 Brew store involves significant costs beyond the $5,000 fee, including potential reimbursement of 7 Brew's expenses and the cost of de-identifying the old location. The franchisee also bears the risk that 7 Brew may deny the relocation request or impose additional conditions. The relocation fee is relatively standard in the franchise industry; however, the other conditions for relocation should be carefully considered by a prospective franchisee.