What is the requirement regarding food-safety certification for 7 Brew store employees before opening?

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 7 Brew requires that store managers complete Initial Training to the company's satisfaction and pass operations and proficiency tests to become certified before the store opens. The store must have two fully-trained managers on-site. The FDD does not specify a food-safety certification requirement for store employees before opening.

While the FDD does not explicitly state a food-safety certification requirement for all employees, it does mention that the store manager must properly train all store employees to perform tasks for their positions. This implies that food safety training may be part of the training that the store manager provides to employees, as it would be essential for performing their duties.

A prospective 7 Brew franchisee should clarify with the franchisor whether food-safety certifications are required for any employees, and if so, what specific certifications are accepted or required. It would also be prudent to inquire about the content of the training that store managers are expected to provide to employees, and whether this includes food safety training.