On what page of the Coffee News Franchise Agreement can I find the Coffee News social media policy?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees to comply with Coffee News Social Media Policies that Coffee News adopted that may be amended from time to time.
It is acknowledged that the franchisees are responsible for their own content posted or published through the social
media and are responsible for complying with all laws and regulations and third-party site terms and conditions. Coffee News will not have any liability for the Franchisee's use of social-media sites. Additionally, Coffee News does not have responsibility or obligation for monitoring Franchisee's compliance with such laws, regulations, and third-party terms and conditions. Any approval by Coffee News of the use of social media sites or monitoring thereof does not constitute a representation that the franchisees are in compliance with these laws, regulations or terms and conditions. The franchisees are responsible for monitoring their own employees, representatives, agents, etc. to ensure compliance with these requirements set forth in the Policies. A copy of the Coffee News Social Media Policy is attached hereto as Schedule D to this Agreement and all content of the Policy is incorporated as part of the Agreement.
9. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.
9.1 Reservation of Rights. All rights in the Periodical other than those specifically granted herein by Franchisor to Franchisee are reserved by Franchisor for full use by it or its assignees, transferees or licensees.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, the Coffee News Social Media Policy is attached as Schedule D to the Franchise Agreement. The document also states that all content of the Policy is incorporated as part of the Agreement.
Schedule D, which contains the Coffee News Social Media Policy for Coffee News Franchisees, begins on page 66 of the Franchise Agreement. This policy acknowledges the increasing importance of social media for business promotion and supports franchisees' responsible use of these platforms.
The policy outlines guidelines for franchisees' interactions on the internet, emphasizing the protection of Coffee News's intellectual property, brand goodwill, and contractual rights. It also states that franchisees are responsible for their own content and compliance with all applicable laws and third-party terms. Coffee News assumes no liability for franchisees' social media activities and reserves the right to modify the policy as technology evolves.
Coffee News also provides general guidelines for franchisees using social media, including maintaining professionalism, focusing on business-related content, and ensuring honesty and respect in all posts. Franchisees are advised to avoid controversial topics and to be mindful of the permanence of online content. The document also suggests a username format that includes "Coffee News" followed by the franchisee's city to maintain brand consistency.