7 BREW
7 Brew is a franchise offering rights to develop and operate multiple high-capacity drive-thru, quick-serve coffee stores under the 7 BREW brand, primarily selling coffee, coffee-based beverages, and other drinks. The business model requires franchisees to commit to opening at least five traditional stores in a defined territory on a predetermined schedule, with upfront development fees and subsequent franchise agreements for each store. It targets customers seeking fast, convenient drive-thru beverage options.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (4.5%-7% of weekly Gross Sales) + 2% brand fund + 0.25% technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 162 franchised stores that were in operation for the full Fiscal Year 2024.
* Average EBITDA calculated from average gross revenue ($1,989,229) multiplied by the Store-Level EBITDAR margin (28.99%). Best guess profit range is derived from the 'Post-Royalties, Brand Fund, and Technology Fee EBITDAR' margin of 19.74% of gross sales, with an adjustment for advised rent expense. The low profit estimate subtracts the maximum advised rent of 5% (19.74% - 5% = 14.74% of gross sales). The high profit estimate assumes 0% rent expense (19.74% of gross sales).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How 7 BREW Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Coffee & Bakery
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 BREW Current | $894K – $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K – $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K – $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. | $298K – $980K | $35K | 5.0% | 159 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 37 franchises | $498K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+16 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for 7 BREW franchisees (2021 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
301 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a 7 BREW franchise ranges from $894,000 to $2,178,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.5% of gross sales.
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