For how long is the Coffee News franchisee required to use 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 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, a franchisee is required to 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 to choose another print shop.
However, there is an exception to this one-year requirement. If a Coffee News franchisee obtains financing from the franchisor to purchase a minimum of four franchises, they are required to use the printing services of 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 its printed product, especially during the critical first year of operation or when the franchisee has received financing from Coffee News. It also provides revenue to Coffee News Printing, LLC, an affiliate of the franchisor. A prospective franchisee should consider the cost and quality of Coffee News Printing, LLC's services when evaluating the franchise opportunity, and also factor in the length of the loan if they choose to finance the purchase of multiple franchises.