What should I be aware of when speaking with current and former Coffee News publishers?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Coffee News publishers' information is disclosed in Exhibit D, a list of Coffee News publishers, which is attached to this disclosure document.
The information of former Coffee News publishers who had an outlet terminated, canceled, not Renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the Franchise agreement during the period January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 or who has not communicated with the us within ten weeks of the application date in disclosed in Exhibit E, a list of former Coffee News publishers, which is attached to this disclosure document.
If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the franchise system. During the last three years, publishers have signed the License Agreements containing the confidentiality clauses to protect our intellectual properties. In some instances, current and former publishers sign provisions restricting their ability to speak openly about their experience with Coffee News. You may wish to speak with current and former publishers but be aware that not all of those publishers will be able to communicate with you.
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees should be aware of certain factors that may affect their conversations with current and former Coffee News publishers. The contact information for current Coffee News publishers is available in Exhibit D of the FDD, while information for former publishers whose agreements were terminated, canceled, not renewed, or who ceased business between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, or who have not communicated with Coffee News within ten weeks of the application date, is in Exhibit E. These exhibits are attached to the FDD.
It's important to note that if you decide to buy a Coffee News franchise, your contact information may be shared with other potential buyers when you eventually leave the franchise system. This is a common practice in franchising to facilitate the transfer of existing businesses.
However, some current and former Coffee News publishers may have signed agreements that include confidentiality clauses or provisions restricting their ability to openly discuss their experiences with Coffee News. This means that not all publishers you contact will be able to provide you with complete or candid feedback. Therefore, it is crucial to keep this in mind when conducting your due diligence and gathering information about the Coffee News franchise opportunity.