What is the fee for the Coffee News Online Basic Service?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 6
OTHER FEES
| 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 |
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 Basic Service is $25.00. This fee is due to Coffee News on the first day of the month following the month the services were provided. Franchisees can make payments via credit or debit cards, check, or PayPal.
In practical terms, this means that if a Coffee News franchisee subscribes to the Online Basic Service, they will be invoiced $25.00 each month. This provides a basic online presence or set of services, the specifics of which are not detailed in this section. Franchisees need to budget for this ongoing monthly expense to maintain their online services.
It's important to note that there is also a Coffee News Online Premium Service available at a higher cost of $50.00 per month. Franchisees should evaluate which online service level best meets their business needs and budget. The FDD does not elaborate on the differences between the Basic and Premium online services, so prospective franchisees should inquire with Coffee News to understand the specific features and benefits of each option before making a decision.