Who instructs the 'Business Plan' training for Coffee News franchisees?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of classroom training | Hours of on the job training | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. Garrett Guernsey Mr. John Buckley Mr. Ben Sprague |
| Start up | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs Mr. John Buckley |
| Sales | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| DISC | program | |||
| Distribution | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| and Systems | program | Mr. Ben Sprague | ||
| Ad design | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| Art work | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| Printing | .5 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. Garrett Guernsey |
| Branding | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley Ms. Melissa Coombs |
| Networking | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. William Buckley Mr. Ben Sprague |
| Billing and | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. Garrett Guernsey |
| Collections | program | Ms. Melissa Coombs | ||
| Referrals / | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. William Buckley |
| Power sales | program | Mr. Ben Sprague | ||
| Motivational | .5 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| Videos | program | |||
| Support | 1.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| Services | program | Mrs. Melissa Coombs | ||
| Subject | Hours of classroom training | Hours of on the job training | Location | Instructor |
| CN Online and Social Media | 2.0 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mrs. Melissa Coombs |
| Business Plan | 0.5 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Mr. John Buckley |
| Capulus | 1.5 hours | 8 wk Mentor program | Bangor, ME | Ms. Melissa Coombs Mr. Garrett Guernsey |
| Total hours | 16 hours |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 17–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Mr. John Buckley instructs the 'Business Plan' training. This training includes 0.5 hours of classroom instruction in Bangor, ME, supplemented by an 8-week mentor program.
Mr. Buckley also instructs the Sales, Branding, Motivational Videos, and Support Services training. He shares instruction duties with other instructors for Profitability and Networking training.
Prospective Coffee News franchisees can expect to receive direct guidance from Mr. Buckley on developing their business plan, which is a crucial element for launching and sustaining their Coffee News franchise. The 8-week mentor program suggests an ongoing support system to help new franchisees implement the strategies learned during the initial classroom session.