Does 7 Brew have the right to deny a relocation request?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
te the Store only at that site. You may not relocate the Store without our prior written consent, which we have the right to grant or deny as we deem best. Whether or not we will allow relocation depends on circumstances at the time and what is in the Store's and our system's best interests. Factors include, for example, the new site's market area, its proximity to other Stores in our system, whether you are complying with your Franchise Agreement, and how long it will take you to open at the new site.
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, franchisees must obtain written consent from 7 Brew before relocating their store. 7 Brew retains the right to either grant or deny relocation requests based on what they deem to be in the best interest of the store and the 7 Brew system as a whole.
Several factors can influence 7 Brew's decision regarding relocation. These include an evaluation of the new site's market area, its proximity to other 7 Brew locations, the franchisee's compliance with the Franchise Agreement, and the projected timeline for opening at the new location. This allows 7 Brew to maintain strategic control over its brand's presence and ensure that relocations align with its overall growth strategy.
If 7 Brew approves a relocation, the franchisee must meet specific conditions. These conditions include ensuring the new site is acceptable to 7 Brew, paying a $5,000 relocation fee, and reimbursing 7 Brew for any costs incurred during the relocation process. Additionally, the original Franchise Agreement must remain in effect without changes to the franchise term, and the franchisee must sign a general release of claims against 7 Brew. The franchisee must also continue operating at the original site until 7 Brew authorizes closure and de-brand the former premises so it is no longer associated with the 7 Brew system.