Is a Coffee News franchisee required to comply with all applicable laws and licenses?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
It is acknowledged that the Franchisees are responsible for their own content posted or published through the social media and are responsible for complying with all laws and regulations and third-party site terms and conditions. Coffee News will not have any liability for the Franchisee's use of social-media sites. Additionally, Coffee News does not have responsibility or obligation for monitoring Franchisee's compliance with such laws, regulations, and third-party terms and conditions. Any approval by Coffee News of the use of social media sites or monitoring thereof does not constitute a representation that the Franchisees are in compliance with these laws, regulations or terms and conditions. The Franchisees are responsible for monitoring their own employees, representatives, agents, etc. to ensure compliance with these requirements set forth in the Policies.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This requirement extends to their activities on social media and other platforms. Franchisees must also adhere to the terms and conditions set by third-party sites they use. Coffee News emphasizes that it bears no liability for a franchisee's failure to comply with these laws, regulations, and third-party terms.
Coffee News does not monitor franchisees' compliance with these legal and regulatory obligations, and any approval by Coffee News of a franchisee's social media use does not guarantee compliance. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring that their employees, representatives, and agents also comply with these requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the FTC Endorsement Guidelines regarding endorsements of products.
This means that a Coffee News franchisee must stay informed about and adhere to all relevant local, state, and federal laws, as well as the specific rules of any social media platforms they use for their Coffee News business. Failure to do so could result in legal consequences for the franchisee. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to ensure they understand and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.