How much does a 7 BREW cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for 7 BREW is $1.3M across 25 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $143K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

0% of 7 BREW's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a 7 BREW with an SBA loan?

Yes — 7 BREW has been SBA-financed 12 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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7 BREW, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S6844)

25 deals since 2020 · typical deal $1.3M · 0% failure rate

Deals since 2020

$1.3M

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

Failure rate (FY20–23)

7 BREW buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for 7 BREW

Most 7 BREW deals financed between $600K and $1.45M. Above $1.45M, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$1.30M

Monthly payment (10-yr): $17,000
Down payment (10%): $144K
Cash to close (all-in): $198K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$198K)

Experience

Recent financings

TNB Brews Smithfield LLC in Smithfield, NC — $1.6M (2026) · Peoples Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
8.25% variable
Term
300 mo (25 yrs)

7 BREW, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds 7 BREW — and where

Common questions

How much does a 7 BREW cost to buy or open?

How risky is 7 BREW?

Can I finance a 7 BREW with an SBA loan?

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