Are Coffee News franchisees responsible for expenses for subsequent training programs?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
this period. The topics covered in the two to three-day training program include without limitation sales, advertisement design, billing, collections, distribution, marketing, and startup.
- 10.3. Expenses. The initial training program is at no additional cost to you. The one-time training fee of $2,900.00 is inclu
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for their own expenses when attending subsequent training programs. The initial training program is included in the initial franchise fee of $9,900, which also covers the one-time training fee of $2,900. However, franchisees must cover their own travel and hotel costs for the initial training.
This means that while Coffee News provides the initial training program at no additional cost beyond the franchise fee, franchisees need to budget for travel and accommodation. For any training programs attended after the initial one, franchisees will be responsible for all associated costs, including the program fees themselves, travel, and lodging.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisors often cover the core initial training, but franchisees bear the costs of getting themselves and their staff to the training location. It is important for prospective Coffee News franchisees to factor in these ongoing training expenses when planning their business budget.