Short answer
Operate 7 Brew stands today? Merchant Fund Express can put any of six structures behind them, from equipment financing to a merchant cash advance, sized $5,000 to $5,000,000. The usual jobs: a replacement espresso machine or ice maker, crew payroll in a soft month, and stock for a seasonal menu. Send three months of bank statements; a specialist usually decides within 2–4 hours.
Every way to fund your 7 Brew location
Already running a 7 Brew location and need capital? Merchant Fund Express funds existing franchise owners with every structure below, from $5,000 to $5,000,000, on one application. Terms depend on the business's revenue and history.
| Product | What it does at a 7 Brew location |
|---|---|
| Business loan | A fixed sum for menu boards, canopy work or a lane-hardware refresh. |
| Merchant cash advance | Repaid as a slice of card sales, which at a window-only stand is nearly all revenue. |
| Revenue-based financing | Lighter payments when rain or cold slows the lanes. |
| Line of credit | Draw for supply orders; repay as the launch sells through. |
| Equipment financing | Espresso machines, blenders, ice makers and order tablets on a vendor quote. |
| Working capital | Crew wages and training new hires. |
What 7 Brew owners call about
A lane goes dark
One failed espresso machine or ice maker and a double drive-thru runs at half speed.
Crew-heavy payroll
Stands run a big local crew, and wages go out whatever the weather does to car counts.
Friday drafts
Royalty, Brand Fund and tech fees leave by automatic debit every week.
Menu launches
New flavors mean cups, syrups and energy bases bought before the first car orders one.
Fastest fit for each 7 Brew need
| The need | Usually fits | Send with the application |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso machine or ice maker | Equipment financing | Vendor quote |
| Stock for a seasonal menu | Line of credit | Supplier order totals |
| Crew payroll through a cold snap | Working capital | Payroll per period |
| Canopy, signage or lane refresh | Business loan | Contractor bid |
| Cash now, repaid from card sales | Merchant cash advance | Processor statements |
Speed matters more at a 7 Brew stand
The disclosure document lists a tiered weekly royalty, a 2% Brand Fund and a 0.25% tech fee, all pulled automatically. A 510-square-foot modular stand has no back room of spare gear, so a breakdown is a same-week problem.
The franchisor is not taking new applications, so this page is for groups already running stands. Merchant Fund Express reads each stand's deposits after the weekly drafts and current payments. Stands in separate LLCs apply per entity; see separate LLCs.
How fast it moves, and what to send
- Apply in about 4 minutesName 7 Brew as the brand, the amount and the job the money does.
- Send three months of statementsBusiness bank statements for the entity that owns the location, plus photo ID for each owner.
- Decision in 2–4 hoursA specialist reads deposits and current payments, then returns the fit.
- FundsSame-day funding is available; funding often lands the next business day.
A 7 Brew file, start to finish (hypothetical)
An operator with three stands loses an ice maker at the busiest one before a summer lemonade launch. They ask for $35,000: $14,000 for the ice maker on a dealer quote and $21,000 for stock and crew hours. A specialist could finance the machine and set a line for the rest.
Illustration only. It shows how a request gets sized; it is not a past deal or an offer.
7 Brew at a glance (public sources)
From 7 Brew's site and its 2026 disclosure document. The website shows two undated store counts that disagree, so we show the dated count from the disclosure document.
Sources: Wisconsin DFI franchise filing · 7brew.com (about) · 7brew.com · 7brew.com (faq). Checked Oct 2026. Figures change with each disclosure year; confirm current terms with the franchisor. Anything we could not verify is left out.
Owner questions, answered
7 Brew is not selling new franchises. Can I still get funded?
Yes. An open stand with deposits is exactly what the review is for.
How fast is a decision for a 7 Brew stand?
Usually 2–4 hours after a complete file. Same-day funding is available.
I run several stands. One application or several?
One per owning entity. Stands sharing one LLC and account are reviewed together.
Do I need tax returns?
No. Statements and owner ID are enough, and 500+ FICO is accepted.
Are you affiliated with 7 Brew?
No. We have no business tie to 7 Brew or the company that franchises it, and neither has endorsed us. The name is on this page only so 7 Brew owners can find funding written for their locations.
Keep going
Not affiliated with or endorsed by 7 Brew or its franchisor. Merchant Fund Express is a separate, independent company; the brand appears here so its owners can find this page. Terms depend on the business's revenue and history.