We’ve spent a lot of time studying successful operators, and 7 Brew franchisees consistently stand out.

You already understand high-volume operations, late-night demand, speed of service, and the importance of operational consistency. These are the same fundamentals that drive our strongest-performing Melt locations.

At The Melt, roughly 38–40% of sales in well-placed stores come after 8 PM. Many of our top units remain open until 2 AM or later, serving guests when most fast-casual concepts are closed. This “Melt After Dark” daypart closely mirrors the evening strength you’ve built with 7 Brew.

Our compact 1,900–2,300 sq ft inline and end-cap model pairs well with existing real estate strategies. Because we do not require drive-thrus, operators gain more flexibility in dense markets.

Current company-owned Melt restaurants average $3.4 million AUV, with the top one-third of locations averaging $5.0 million. System-wide prime costs are 55.1%. These are actual results from operating restaurants, not projections.

For operators who have already scaled a high-energy, late-night concept, The Melt offers a complementary addition rather than direct competition. Our menu — indulgent burgers, melts, crispy chicken, and hand-spun shakes — attracts a similar craveable-comfort guest without overlapping your core 7 Brew business.

We are not looking to sign every operator. We are looking for the right ones. If you’ve built a successful 7 Brew business, we would like to have a serious conversation about protected territory opportunities.