How is the initial fee for additional Coffee News franchises paid?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly - Initial Franchise for hardcopy Periodical (See note 1) | $80 | fee begins on the first day of the third month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed ("the fourth month of the agreement") and continues monthly | paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| Name of Fee Weekly - Additional Franchises for hardcopy Periodical | Amount $25 / additional franchise | Due Date the fee on the first 5 additional franchises is due to us on the first day of the tenth month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed (i.e., the | Remarks paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| (agreed to upon signing the initial franchise agreement) | tenth month of the agreement) and every 6 months thereafter for each additional group of 5 or less franchises. | ||
| Initial - Additional Franchises (agreed to after signing the initial franchise agreement) | $7,000.00/ additional franchises | the fee on the additional franchises is due at the signing of the agreement. | paid to us directly when due |
| Coffee News Online Basic Service | $25.00 | The fee is due to us on the first day of the month following the prior month services | paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| Coffee News Online Premium Service | $50.00 | The fee is due to us on the first day of the month following the prior month s |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial fee for additional franchises is $7,000 per additional franchise if agreed to after signing the initial franchise agreement. This fee is due at the signing of the agreement for the additional franchises and is paid directly to Coffee News when due.
For example, if a franchisee signs an agreement on March 1, 2025, for six franchises, they would pay $9,900 immediately for the initial franchise and $35,000 immediately for the five additional franchises. This illustrates that the initial franchise fee and the additional franchise fees are paid upfront at the time of signing the agreement.
It's important to note that all fees mentioned in the FDD are non-refundable and uniformly applied. This means that once the initial fee for additional franchises is paid, it cannot be refunded, and the fee structure is consistent for all franchisees. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the number of franchises they commit to, as these initial fees are non-refundable, representing a significant upfront investment.