Who is responsible for employee compensation and TRE (travel related expenses) during 7 Brew retraining sessions?

According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all employee compensation and travel-related expenses (TRE) during retraining sessions. 7 Brew may offer a retraining session if store managers fail to complete the initial training program to their satisfaction, or if a store isn't operating according to brand standards after an inspection.

This means that if 7 Brew determines that retraining is necessary, the franchisee will bear the financial burden of paying their employees' wages and covering their travel costs to attend the retraining. This can include costs for transportation, lodging, and meals. The FDD emphasizes that a 7 Brew store can only commence and continue operation if there are at least two fully-trained certified managers on staff who attend to be at the store.

This policy highlights the importance of ensuring that store managers are adequately trained from the outset and that the store consistently adheres to 7 Brew's brand standards. Franchisees should factor in potential retraining costs when budgeting for their business, as failure to maintain standards can lead to additional expenses. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as franchisors want to ensure brand consistency across all locations, and franchisees are generally responsible for the costs associated with training and maintaining operational standards.