For Coffee News, what does 'Non-Renewals' mean in this table?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Coffee News publishers' information is disclosed in Exhibit D, a list of Coffee News publishers, which is attached to this disclosure document.
The information of former Coffee News publishers who had an outlet terminated, canceled, not Renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under the Franchise agreement during the period January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 or who has not communicated with the us within ten weeks of the application date in disclosed in Exhibit E, a list of former Coffee News publishers, which is attached to this disclosure document.
If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the franchise system. During the last three years, publishers have signed the License Agreements containing the confidentiality clauses to protect our intellectual properties. In some instances, current and former publishers sign provisions restricting their ability to speak openly about their experience with Coffee News. You may wish to speak with current and former publishers but be aware that not all of those publishers will be able to communicate with you.
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Non-Renewals' in the context of outlet status refers to former Coffee News publishers who had a franchise agreement that was not renewed.
Specifically, Exhibit D lists current Coffee News publishers, while Exhibit E lists former publishers whose agreements were terminated, canceled, not renewed, or who otherwise ceased business under the franchise agreement between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, or who have not communicated with Coffee News within ten weeks of their application date. This information is relevant to potential franchisees as it provides insight into the turnover and stability of the Coffee News franchise system.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that Coffee News's License Agreements contain confidentiality clauses that may restrict current and former publishers from openly discussing their experiences. This could limit a potential franchisee's ability to gather comprehensive information about the franchise from those who have operated it. Therefore, it is important to consider this limitation when conducting due diligence and to seek information from a variety of sources, including the franchisor directly.