Who reviews and approves a proposed Coffee News territory?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will review and approve your proposed territory in a timely manner.
Prior to purchasing any territories and to signing an agreement with us and to paying the Initial franchise fees, you and we will agree on the boundaries of your exclusive distribution territory that will optimally have a population of 25,000 to 50,000 total and 25 to 40 active restaurants (Franchise Agreement Section 1.1). Since no territory may overlap another, we will research the territory that you wish to service to determine if all or part of it is currently serviced by us or any of our franchises. We usually approve an area where you wish to publish if it does not overlap another where an existing publisher operates. We will also research population and commerce figures to determine the number of people and the number of restaurants that are contained within the proposed territory.
We will not sign an agreement with you or require the payment of the Initial fees until we have agreed on the specific territories you wish to purchase.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 21–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor reviews and approves a franchisee's proposed territory. Coffee News will research the territory a prospective franchisee wishes to service to determine if it overlaps with existing franchises. Coffee News typically approves a territory if it does not overlap with another existing publisher's territory. They also research population and commerce figures to determine the number of people and restaurants within the proposed territory.
Prior to signing the franchise agreement and paying the initial franchise fees, the franchisee and Coffee News must agree on the boundaries of the exclusive distribution territory. Ideally, the territory should have a population of 25,000 to 50,000 people and 25 to 40 active restaurants. These guidelines are based on discussions with existing franchisees in the U.S. and Canada, as well as information from Coffee News's five company-owned franchises.
Coffee News will not finalize the franchise agreement or require payment of initial fees until both parties agree on the specific territories the franchisee wishes to purchase. This process ensures that the territory is viable and meets the necessary criteria for success, protecting both the franchisee and the existing Coffee News network.