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On what pages of the Coffee News training materials can I find information about 'Billing and Collections'?

Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

of publishing experience with Coffee News.

Operations Manual Table of Contents

SUBJECT # OF PAGES
Section One: Introduction 9-15
Section Two: Profitability 16-24
Section three: Advertising Rates 25-36
Section four: Distribution 37-49
Section Five: Area Development 49-58
Section Six: Getting Started 59-70
Section Seven: Coffee News Advertising 71-84
Section Eight: Coffee News Sales Process 85-114
Section Nine: Networking 115-124
Section Ten: Building The Brand 125-134
Section Eleven: Billing and Collections 135-144
Section Twelve: Managing Your Advertisers 145-150
Section Thirteen: Ad Design 151-170
Section Fourteen: Format And Compliance 171-192
Section Fifteen: Printing 193-200
Section Sixteen: Using The Internet 201-206
Section Seventeen: Support Services 207-214
Section Eighteen: Survival Tips 215-222
Section Nineteen: Testimonials 223-228
Section Twenty: Suggested Resources 229- 241
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES 241
SUBJECT # OF PAGES
Section Nine: Networking 115-124
Section Ten: Building The Brand 125-134
Section Eleven: Billing and Collections 135-144
Section Twelve: Managing Your Advertisers 145-150
Section Thirteen: Ad Design 151-170
Section Fourteen: Format And Compliance 171-192
Section Fifteen: Printing 193-200
Section Sixteen: Using The Internet 201-206
Section Seventeen: Support Services 207-214
Section Eighteen: Survival Tips 215-222
Section Nineteen: Testimonials 223-228
Section Twenty: Suggested Resources 229- 241
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES 241

ITEM 12

TERRITORY

The exclusive territory of each franchise is based on the 2010 census data (wwww.census.gov) for resident population within the selected area. Generally, each franchise territory should have a population of 25,000 - 50,000 and we are flexible on how many franchise territories may be available in any geographic area. You do not have the right of first refusal or similar rights to acquire additional outlets. The operations manual provides a chart for your use in determining the number of franchises that may be available within any geographic area under consideration by you. We will review and approve your proposed territory in a timely manner.

At the signing of the franchise agreement, we will grant you exclusive rights to distribute your publication of Coffee News within the agreed boundaries. Your exclusive territory is a specific geographic area where you may distribute the Periodical. Although you are allowed to distribute Coffee News only within this territory, you may solicit and accept advertisements from sources both inside and outside your territory. You may solicit advertising clients both from within your territory and outside your territory by any means that you deem appropriate. We place no restriction on outside territory solicitation. We do suggest, however, as a matter of courtesy and

to maintain harmonious relations with mutual clients and fellow publishers, that you communicate with your neighboring publisher before you enter such a publishers' territory to solicit and/or sell advertising. You may acquire additional franchise territories by proposing territories to us and we will research and tailor the boundaries of the proposed territory.

Coffee News Online may be accessed by readers outside the Territory. However, the Franchisee's publication of Coffee News Online shall be restricted to his/her/its licensed Territory and no publication shall be made to serve communities beyond the Territory. Franchisor shall provide a drop down of the area served by Franchisee's online version through Franchisor's website.

Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 17–21)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, Section Eleven of the training materials, specifically pages 135-144, covers 'Billing and Collections'. This section is part of the operations manual provided to franchisees.

In addition to the written materials, Coffee News provides 1 hour of classroom training on billing and collections, along with an 8-week mentor program. This training takes place in Bangor, ME. Mr. Garrett Guernsey and Ms. Melissa Coombs are the instructors for this subject.

Understanding billing and collections is crucial for the financial health of a Coffee News franchise, as it directly impacts revenue and cash flow. The training likely covers topics such as invoicing, payment methods, managing overdue accounts, and strategies for maintaining positive relationships with advertisers while ensuring timely payments.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.