What is the minimum period for which a Coffee News franchisee must 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 is obligated to purchase printing services from Coffee News Printing, LLC, located in Bangor, Maine, for a minimum duration of one year, starting from the date of the Franchise Agreement. After this initial one-year period, the franchisee has the option to either continue using Coffee News Printing, LLC, or to switch to another print shop for their printing needs.
This requirement ensures that Coffee News franchisees initially adhere to a standard of quality and consistency in their printed materials by utilizing the designated printing service. This also allows Coffee News to maintain some control over the brand's image and presentation during the critical early stages of the franchise operation.
However, the FDD also states that if a franchisee obtains financing from Coffee News to purchase a minimum of four franchised units, and has made the initial training fee payment, the franchisee is required to use Coffee News Printing, LLC for the entire term of the loan. This extended commitment reflects a higher level of integration and reliance on Coffee News's resources when the franchisee makes a significant investment in multiple units with the franchisor's financial support.