Where can I find the State Addenda for the Coffee News franchise?

According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, the State Addenda can be found as an attachment to the disclosure document. Item 23, the receipt, includes a list of attachments and exhibits provided with the FDD. Attachment H specifically lists "State Addendum (as applicable)." This indicates that if a State Addendum is relevant to your specific location or situation, it will be included as part of the FDD you receive.

Prospective Coffee News franchisees should carefully review the attachments listed in Item 23 to ensure they have received all necessary documents, including the State Addendum if applicable. The presence of a State Addendum suggests that there may be state-specific regulations or requirements that differ from the standard franchise agreement.

For example, Schedule E of the FDD includes addenda for Illinois and Maryland. These addenda include stipulations such as Illinois law governing the Franchise Agreement, the ability to arbitrate outside of Illinois, and that franchisees cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Similarly, the Maryland addendum states that franchisees cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. These addenda modify the franchise agreement to comply with state laws.

It is important to note that the State Addendum is included "as applicable," meaning it will only be present if your state has specific regulations that require modification to the standard Coffee News franchise agreement. If you are unsure whether a State Addendum should be included for your state, it is advisable to consult with Coffee News or a franchise attorney.