On what page can I find the Coffee News Social Media Policy exhibit?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SCHEDULE D
Coffee News Social Media Policy For Coffee News Franchisees
As the Franchisor of the Coffee News franchises, Coffee News USA, Inc. ("Coffee News" or "We") acknowledge that various technology and social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, blogs, message boards, wikis, social networking services, video and photo sharing websites, etc., are changing the way people interact. The use of the social media to promote businesses is getting more popular than ever. We respect and support Coffee News Franchisees' (or "your") rights to interact with others through social media in a responsible and knowledgeable manner.
In the meantime, Coffee News, as it has always been, is committed to protect its interest including without limitation its Intellectual property rights, the goodwill associated with the Coffee News brand, contractual rights under the Coffee News Franchise Agreement, and the rights not to be harmed by conduct of others whose activities that Coffee News is not legally responsible. Coffee News Social Media Policy (the "Policy") will help the Coffee News franchisees make respectful and appropriate decisions about their interactions with others concerning Coffee News on the Internet. It is acknowledged that both Coffee News Agreement and Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document contain the governing provisions relating to advertising which cover the use of social media. This Policy provides you with certain guidelines under the advertising provisions.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News FDD, the Coffee News Social Media Policy is attached as Schedule D to the Franchise Agreement. The policy itself begins on page 66, as indicated by the image file name "_page_66_Picture_0.jpeg".
This policy outlines the responsibilities and guidelines for franchisees when using social media to promote their Coffee News franchise. It covers aspects such as compliance with laws and regulations, protection of confidential information, and proper use of endorsements and testimonials.
Coffee News franchisees must adhere to these policies to protect the brand's image and goodwill. The policy also states that Coffee News reserves the right to monitor franchisees' social media activity and remove any content that violates the policy or is deemed inconsistent with the brand's image. Franchisees are responsible for the content they post and must ensure it is truthful and not misleading.
It is important for prospective Coffee News franchisees to carefully review the Social Media Policy to understand their obligations and the restrictions on their online activities related to the franchise. The policy emphasizes the importance of maintaining a professional image and protecting the Coffee News brand.