How many copies of each Coffee News issue must the franchisee archive for the Franchisor?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
soever, all rights, title and interest in and to the Periodical shall remain with Franchisor as holder of an exclusive license covering the United States.
- 14.3 Return of Materials. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Franchisee shall return the Operations Manual, all printed and working copies of the Periodical then in existence plus all advertiser lists, present advertiser identities, telephone numbers and addresses, together with all files and records pertinent to such customers in the licensed area, monthly sales records up to the date of termination, all camera-ready artwork in connection with the Periodical, holders and all printed back issues.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document does not specify a requirement for franchisees to archive a certain number of copies of each Coffee News issue for the franchisor. However, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is required to return to Coffee News all printed and working copies of the periodical then in existence, along with other materials like advertiser lists, sales records, and camera-ready artwork.
While there's no explicit archiving mandate during the active term of the agreement, Coffee News franchisees must provide an updated list of outlets distributed through and the number of copies of the periodical distributed in the franchisee's region every six months. This reporting ensures Coffee News has a record of the distribution network and volume, even if physical copies are not archived.
Prospective franchisees should clarify with Coffee News the expectations around record-keeping and potential archiving of past issues, even though it is not explicitly stated in the FDD. Understanding these expectations will help in planning business operations and ensuring compliance with Coffee News's requirements.