Can a Coffee News franchisee purchase Periodical holders with labels attached from Darter Specialties?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.3 Periodical Holders and Other Products. Franchisor shall disclose the design of the Periodical holder if Franchisee desires to have such holders made locally and to allow the purchase of either Periodical holder labels or Periodical holders with labels attached from Franchisor preferred vendor, Darter Specialties, 514 Cornwall Avenue, P.O. Box 188, Cheshire, CT 06410 or other vendors to be named in the future.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to purchase Periodical holders with labels attached from Darter Specialties. Darter Specialties is listed as a preferred vendor by Coffee News. The address for Darter Specialties is 514 Cornwall Avenue, P.O. Box 188, Cheshire, CT 06410.
Alternatively, the franchisee can choose to have such holders made locally. The franchisee can also purchase Periodical holder labels separately from Darter Specialties or other vendors that Coffee News may name in the future.
This provides Coffee News franchisees with flexibility in sourcing their Periodical holders, allowing them to choose between using the franchisor's preferred vendor or finding local suppliers. This can be beneficial for franchisees who may want to explore cost-effective options or prefer to support local businesses.