What option does the Coffee News franchisee have regarding printing services after the initial one-year period?
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 use Coffee News Printing, LLC for printing services for the first year of their agreement. After this initial one-year period, the franchisee has the option to either continue using Coffee News Printing, LLC or switch to another print shop of their choice.
However, there is an exception to this rule. If Coffee News provides the franchisee with financing to purchase a minimum of four franchised units, and the franchisee has made the initial training fee payment, the franchisee is required to use Coffee News Printing, LLC for the duration of the loan term. This condition ensures that Coffee News maintains a level of quality control and consistency, especially when they have a financial stake in the franchisee's operations.
This requirement to use Coffee News's printing services for the first year, and potentially longer if financing is involved, could impact a franchisee's costs and operational flexibility. A prospective franchisee should compare the pricing and services offered by Coffee News Printing, LLC with other print shops to determine if this requirement will be financially viable for their business. It is also important to understand the terms of any financing offered by Coffee News and how it affects the printing service requirements.