Is the Replacement Managing Owner of a 7 Brew franchise required to attend Initial Training?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you propose to change the Managing Owner, you must appoint a new individual (the "Replacement Managing Owner") for that role within 30 days after the former Managing Owner's last day. While we recommend that the Replacement Managing Owner attend certain portions of Initial Training, the Replacement Managing Owner is not required to do so.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 52–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while it is recommended, the Replacement Managing Owner is not required to attend Initial Training. The franchisee must appoint a new individual as the Replacement Managing Owner within 30 days after the former Managing Owner's last day.
The Managing Owner is the main point of contact with 7 Brew regarding store-related issues and has the authority to make final business decisions for the franchise. 7 Brew recommends, but does not mandate, that the Managing Owner attend certain portions of the Initial Training program.
While not mandatory for the Replacement Managing Owner, 7 Brew does require that the store has at least two fully-trained on-site managers. These managers must complete Initial Training to 7 Brew's satisfaction and pass the required operations and proficiency tests to become certified. If store managers fail to complete Initial Training or if retraining is deemed necessary due to the store not operating according to brand standards, 7 Brew may offer a retraining session.