Who is responsible for supplying the Coffee News periodical?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
/u> Franchisee shall provide to Franchisor every six (6) months an updated list of outlets distributed through and the number of copies of the Periodical distributed in Franchisee's region.
- 8.9 Supply to Outlets. Franchisee shall ensure that each outlet has a sufficient number of copies to cover each weekly seven (7) day period.
- 8.10 Periodical Holders. Franchisee shall ensure that each outlet has a Periodical holder in use and shall replace any lost, broken or stolen holder promptly.
- 8.11 Notification of Violations.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that each outlet receives a sufficient number of copies of the periodical for each weekly seven-day period. This means the franchisee must manage the distribution and supply of the Coffee News publications to all locations within their territory.
Additionally, the franchisee is obligated to provide Coffee News with an updated list of outlets where the periodical is distributed, along with the number of copies distributed in their region, every six months. This reporting requirement ensures that Coffee News has current information on the distribution network and can monitor the reach of its publication.
Furthermore, the franchisee must ensure that each outlet has a periodical holder in use and promptly replace any holders that are lost, broken, or stolen. This ensures the Coffee News publications are displayed professionally and are readily accessible to customers at each location. The franchisee's responsibilities extend to maintaining the physical presence and availability of the Coffee News periodical within their territory.