How often will a Coffee News franchisee receive additional copy after the initial agreement?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ITEM 5**
INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE
You must pay an initial franchise fee of $9,900.00 for the first franchise that is due upon signing the initial franchise agreement, $500.00 of which must be paid to us for document preparation including without limitation draft of the franchise agreement. The $500.00 shall be deducted from $9,900.00 upon signing the initial franchise agreement. For this, you will receive weekly copy within 14 days of signing the agreement with additional copy mailed in 8-week increments (no later than 5 business days prior to the end of the following 8-week period) which effectively represents reimbursement for weekly copy during the initial 3-month period of the agreement. Agreements may include up to the maximum 20 franchises permitted per publisher. A fee of $7,000.00 for each additional franchise is due at the time of signing the agreement for additional franchise(s). Upon our sole discretion, we may offer short term sales promotions to existing Publishers who wish to purchase additional franchise unit(s) from time to time. In the event that you notify us that you wish to revise the start date of business and postpone it by one month or more subsequent to your receipt of the initially executed franchise agreement, you need to pay for additional $1,000.00 to us to obtain such extension and hold your proposed licensed area for such one or more months before you pay the full amount due under the agreement. All fees are non-refundable.
In addition to the above initial fees applicable to the hard copy Periodical, if you choose to add the Coffee News Online feature, a one-time enrollment fee to participate in the amount of $100.00 shall be paid upon enrollment.
There are no other initial fees or payments required for services or goods before the date of the agreement. The date of the agreement is considered your date of opening your franchise business. Three months after your opening you will pay a required weekly fee for the continued receipt of copy or content for your periodical. The weekly fe
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD page 10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as part of the initial franchise agreement, franchisees receive weekly copy within 14 days of signing the agreement. Additional copy is then mailed in 8-week increments, delivered no later than 5 business days before the end of each 8-week period. This arrangement effectively covers the franchisee's need for weekly content during the initial 3-month period of the agreement.
After the initial three-month period, the franchisee is required to pay a weekly fee to continue receiving the copy or content needed for their Coffee News periodical. This ongoing weekly fee is essential for franchisees to maintain a consistent flow of fresh content for their publications. The specific amount of the weekly fee is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD.
For franchisees who purchase multiple franchise units under separate licensing agreements, the weekly payments are structured differently. While the initial franchise has a standard weekly fee, each additional franchise incurs a reduced weekly payment, which begins after the first nine months of the franchisee's operation. This tiered fee structure can make it more economical for franchisees looking to expand their Coffee News business by acquiring additional territories.
In summary, Coffee News ensures a regular supply of content to its franchisees, starting with weekly deliveries upon signing the agreement and transitioning to 8-week increments, followed by ongoing weekly content for a fee. This system is designed to support franchisees in consistently delivering fresh and engaging content to their readers and advertisers.