What is the scope of 7 Brew's review of the Adapted Plans?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must adapt the Plans for the Store ("Adapted Plans") and make sure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), all federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations, and lease requirements and restrictions. You must send us the Adapted Plans for pre-approval before the Store's build-out begins and all revised or "as built" plans and specifications prepared during construction and development. Our review is limited to reviewing compliance with our Plans. We have the right to pre-approve your proposed architect.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when a franchisee adapts the standard store plans to fit a specific location, 7 Brew's review of these Adapted Plans is limited to ensuring compliance with 7 Brew's original Plans. This means 7 Brew will primarily check that the franchisee's adaptations adhere to the brand's established construction guidelines, mandatory specifications, and layouts for a 7 Brew store. These include requirements for dimensions, design, interior layout, improvements, color scheme, décor, signage, and Operating Assets.
This limited review scope places the onus on the franchisee to ensure the Adapted Plans comply with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Specifically, the franchisee must guarantee compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations, and any lease requirements and restrictions. The franchisee bears the responsibility for making sure the store design meets all legal and regulatory standards, not 7 Brew.
This arrangement has important implications for prospective franchisees. While 7 Brew pre-approves the architect, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for the Adapted Plans' compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Any failure to meet these standards could result in construction delays, additional costs for revisions, or even legal liabilities. Therefore, franchisees should carefully vet their architects and contractors to ensure they have the expertise to navigate local regulations and ADA requirements. Franchisees should also proactively engage with local authorities to confirm their plans meet all necessary criteria before submitting them to 7 Brew for their limited review.