Are Coffee News franchisees allowed to talk about politics online?

According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not allowed to talk about politics online. The Coffee News Social Media Policy states that franchisees should not give personal opinions that could be construed as judgmental and should not talk about politics or religion. Franchisees are advised to stay away from causes. This policy is in place to protect the Coffee News brand.

This restriction is part of a broader set of guidelines for online conduct. Coffee News suggests that franchisees be professional, responsible, honest, credible, accurate, and fair in their online interactions. Franchisees are expected to post meaningful and respectful comments, avoiding offensive language. They are also advised to be mindful that their online posts are permanent and to properly use Coffee News trademarks and logos.

Coffee News also reserves the right to monitor franchisees' social media use and remove content that violates the Social Media Policy, laws, or regulations, or that Coffee News deems inconsistent with its trademarks or logo. Franchisees are required to post disclaimers indicating that their views do not necessarily reflect the position of Coffee News. Franchisees are responsible for their own content and compliance with all applicable laws and third-party terms, and Coffee News assumes no liability for their social media use.