Where does the classroom training for Coffee News franchisees take place?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of classroom training | Hours of on the job training | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. Garrett Guernsey Mr. John Buckley Mr. Ben Sprague |
| Start up | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs Mr. John Buckley |
| Sales | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| DISC | program | |||
| Distribution | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| and Systems | program | Mr. Ben Sprague | ||
| Ad design | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| Art work | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| Printing | .5 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. Garrett Guernsey |
| Branding | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| Networking | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. William Buckley Mr. Ben Sprague |
| Billing and | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. Garrett Guernsey |
| Collections | program | Ms. Melissa Coombs | ||
| Referrals / | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. William Buckley |
| Power sales | program | Mr. Ben Sprague | ||
| Motivational | .5 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| Videos | program | |||
| Support | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| Services | program | Mrs. Melissa Coombs | ||
| Subject | Hours of classroom training | Hours of on the job training | Location | Instructor |
| CN Online and Social Media | 2.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mrs. Melissa Coombs |
| Business Plan | 0.5 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| Capulus | 1.5 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs Mr. Garrett Guernsey |
| Total hours | 16 hours |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the classroom training for franchisees takes place in Bangor, Maine. The training program includes various subjects such as profitability, start-up procedures, sales techniques, distribution methods and systems, ad design, artwork creation, printing processes, branding strategies, networking, billing and collections, referral and power sales, motivational videos, support services, online and social media, business plan development, and Capulus (likely referring to software or a specific Coffee News system).
The classroom training hours vary by subject, with a total of 16 hours dedicated to classroom instruction. In addition to the classroom training, Coffee News franchisees also participate in an 8-week mentor program. This on-the-job training complements the classroom instruction, providing practical experience and guidance.
The instructors for the Coffee News training program include Mr. Garrett Guernsey, Mr. John Buckley, Mr. Ben Sprague, Ms. Melissa Coombs, and Mr. William Buckley. These instructors provide training on different subjects, leveraging their expertise in areas like sales, marketing, and Coffee News operations. The FDD notes that instructors may change based on availability and location convenience, but they are selected based on their publishing experience with Coffee News, compliance with franchise standards, and communication skills.