What training must 7 Brew store managers complete before the store can open?
7_Brew Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Initial Training Program
We will furnish through virtual and distance learning and other electronic means and, at our option, at a designated training location of our choice (which may be our corporate headquarters, an operating 7 BREW Store, and/or your Store) an initial training program ("Initial Training") on operating a 7 BREW Store. We will train your ownership group, Store managers, and hourly employees. Training currently is comprised of 3 primary components: a 2-day training program for ownership; a 14-day program for Store management and above; and a 3-day training program for the Store's hourly employees. (Franchise Agreement—Section 6.A) We expect management training to occur after you sign the Franchise Agreement and while you develop the Store. Before you open the Store for business, Store managers must complete Initial Training to our satisfaction and pass applicable operations and proficiency tests in order to be "certified." The Store must have two (2) fully-trained managers on-site.
We plan to be flexible in scheduling training to accommodate our personnel, your Managing Owner, and the Store's manager. There currently are no fixed (i.e., monthly or bimonthly) training schedules. We use manuals, videos, and other hands-on training aids during the training program. Your training attendees must complete training at least 10 days before the Store's scheduled opening date. We provide the initial training program for no additional fee. You must pay your employees' wages, benefits, and travel, hotel, and food expenses while they attend training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 34–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, store managers must complete Initial Training to the franchisor's satisfaction and pass applicable operations and proficiency tests to be certified before the store opens. This training is a 14-day program for store management and above. The store must have two fully-trained managers on-site before opening.
7 Brew expects management training to occur after signing the Franchise Agreement and while the store is being developed. The Initial Training program is furnished through virtual and distance learning, other electronic means, and, at 7 Brew's option, at a designated training location such as their corporate headquarters, an operating 7 Brew store, or the franchisee's store.
If a store manager fails to complete the Initial Training satisfactorily, or if retraining is necessary due to the store not operating according to Brand Standards after an inspection, 7 Brew will offer a retraining session. However, the franchisee is responsible for all employee compensation and expenses during retraining. 7 Brew retains the right to delay the store's opening until all required training has been satisfactorily completed and may terminate the Franchise Agreement if the store does not open with a fully trained staff by the opening deadline.