What is the Coffee News franchisee acknowledging regarding the purchase of printing services?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
all have the right to produce and supply Copy to Franchisee under the terms of a separate agreement entered into between Franchisor and 2703203 Manitoba Inc.
- 4.4 Printing Services. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it will purchase the printing services from Coffee News Printing, LLC in Bangor, Maine for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of this Agreement. Upon expiration of such one (1) year, Franchisee may continue using the printing service of Coffee News Printing, LLC, but has the option to purchase printing service from another print shop.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee acknowledges they must purchase printing services from Coffee News Printing, LLC, located in Bangor, Maine, for a minimum of one year from the date of the Franchise Agreement.
After the initial year, the franchisee has the option to continue using Coffee News Printing, LLC, or switch to another print shop. However, if Coffee News provides financing to purchase a minimum of four franchises, and after the initial training fees are paid, the franchisee must use Coffee News Printing, LLC for the loan's duration.
This requirement ensures that Coffee News maintains some control over the quality and consistency of the printed product, at least initially or when providing substantial financing. For a prospective franchisee, this means budgeting for printing costs from the designated supplier for the first year and understanding the longer-term commitment if financing is involved. It is also important to compare the costs and services provided by Coffee News Printing, LLC to other potential print shops to assess the competitiveness of the offering after the initial commitment period.