For how long must the Coffee News franchisee purchase printing services from Coffee News Printing, LLC?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
all have the right to produce and supply Copy to Franchisee under the terms of a separate agreement entered into between Franchisor and 2703203 Manitoba Inc.
- 4.4 Printing Services. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it will purchase the printing services from Coffee News Printing, LLC in Bangor, Maine for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of this Agreement. Upon expiration of such one (1) year, Franchisee may continue using the printing service of Coffee News Printing, LLC, but has the option to purchase printing service from another print shop.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must purchase printing services from Coffee News Printing, LLC for a minimum of one year from the date of the Franchise Agreement. After this initial year, the franchisee has the option to continue using Coffee News Printing, LLC, or switch to another print shop.
However, there is an exception to this one-year requirement. If Coffee News provides the franchisee with financing to purchase a minimum of four franchised units, and the franchisee has made the initial training fee payment, the franchisee must use Coffee News Printing, LLC for the entire term of the loan.
This requirement ensures that Coffee News maintains some control over the quality and consistency of the printed product, especially during the initial phase of the franchise. For franchisees obtaining financing from Coffee News to purchase multiple units, this requirement is extended for the loan's duration, likely to protect Coffee News's investment and ensure consistent brand standards across all franchised locations.