What does Coffee News' approval of social media sites not constitute for Coffee News franchisees?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
isclosure Document contain the governing provisions relating to advertising which cover the use of social media. This Policy provides you with certain guidelines under the advertising provisions.
It is acknowledged that the Franchisees are responsible for their own content posted or published through the social media and are responsible for complying with all laws and regulations and third-party site terms and conditions. Coffee News will not have any liability for the Franchisee's use of social-media sites. Additionally, Coffee News does not have responsibility or obligation for monitoring Franchisee's compliance with such laws, regulations, and third-party terms and conditions. Any approval by Coffee News of the use of social media sites or monitoring thereof does not constitute a representation that the Franchisees are in compliance with these laws, regulation
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, Coffee News' approval of a franchisee's use of social media sites, or its monitoring of those sites, does not represent that the franchisee is compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party terms and conditions.
Coffee News franchisees are responsible for the content they post on social media and must comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and the terms set by the social media platforms themselves. Coffee News assumes no liability for a franchisee's social media activities and has no obligation to actively monitor a franchisee's compliance with these external requirements.
Ultimately, each Coffee News franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their own actions, as well as those of their employees and representatives, adhere to all legal and regulatory standards as outlined in Coffee News' social media policies. This means franchisees must stay informed about current laws and best practices for social media use to avoid any potential legal issues or violations of platform terms.