When is the fee due for the Coffee News Online Premium Service?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly - Initial Franchise for hardcopy Periodical (See note 1) | $80 | fee begins on the first day of the third month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed ("the fourth month of the agreement") and continues monthly | paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| Name of Fee Weekly - Additional Franchises for hardcopy Periodical | Amount $25 / additional franchise | Due Date the fee on the first 5 additional franchises is due to us on the first day of the tenth month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed (i.e., the | Remarks paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| (agreed to upon signing the initial franchise agreement) | tenth month of the agreement) and every 6 months thereafter for each additional group of 5 or less franchises. | ||
| Initial - Additional Franchises (agreed to after signing the initial franchise agreement) | $7,000.00/ additional franchises | the fee on the additional franchises is due at the signing of the agreement. | paid to us directly when due |
| Coffee News Online Basic Service | $25.00 | The fee is due to us on the first day of the month following the prior month services | paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| Coffee News Online Premium Service | $50.00 | The fee is due to us on the first day of the month following the prior month services | paid to us by cre |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the fee for the Coffee News Online Premium Service is $50.00. This fee is due on the first day of the month following the prior month's services. This means that if a franchisee uses the premium online service in January, the $50 fee is due on February 1st.
This payment schedule is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where ongoing service fees are typically billed in arrears to match the service period. Coffee News collects this fee via credit/debit cards, check, or PayPal, offering franchisees multiple payment options.
Prospective franchisees should factor this monthly expense into their operating budget. While $50 may seem like a small amount, consistent monthly fees can add up over time and impact profitability. It's important to understand all recurring costs associated with the franchise.