From whom must Coffee News franchisees purchase the weekly copy or content?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES**
Periodical Copy
You must purchase weekly copy, also known as content, from us as the U.S. Franchisor. The weekly copy shall be used for the Periodical, hardcopy and/or online version, which contains the format and information to be included in all sections except the "What's Happening" section, which you shall provide. Weekly fees are not a part of the initial acquisition of your franchises as explained in Item 7. Weekly fees paid by you cover the cost of the copy or content we supply to you on an ongoing basis. Please see Item 6 for the amount of weekly fees paid by you. Copy or content shall be incorporated in each edition of Coffee News you publish according to the guidelines in the franchise agreement. Additionally, you must purchase the printing service from the local commercial printer in Bangor, Maine as Coffee News Printing, LLC contracts for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of the franchise agreement.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 14–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase the weekly copy, also known as content, from Coffee News USA, Inc., the U.S. Franchisor. This weekly copy is essential for both the hardcopy and online versions of the Coffee News periodical. The content provided covers all sections of the periodical except for the "What's Happening" section, which the franchisee is responsible for providing with local events.
The fees for the weekly copy are separate from the initial franchise fees detailed in Item 7. These weekly fees specifically cover the ongoing cost of the content supplied by Coffee News. Item 6 of the FDD provides further details on the amount of these weekly fees. Franchisees must incorporate this content into each edition of Coffee News according to the guidelines set forth in the franchise agreement.
Coffee News retains the sole right to distribute the weekly copy of the periodical in the U.S. The franchisor may also edit the weekly copy as provided by 2703203, Manitoba, Inc. Franchisees are not allowed to edit the weekly copy without prior written permission from Coffee News, ensuring that the franchisor maintains final authority over the periodical's content. This restriction is further detailed in Section 5 of the franchise agreement.