What sections of the Coffee News periodical are supplied by the franchisor?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
vided into three (3) columns, with the two (2) border columns each allowing for eight (8) advertisements arranged vertically and a center column allowing for the publication of information.
- (d) Sections. On the cover page, the center column shall be divided into 5 sections entitled as the "Coffee News" heading, "Everybody's Talking", "Quoteable Quotes", "What's Happening" and "Trivia". On the reverse side, the center column shall be divided into 4 sections referred to as "Your Weekly Horoscope", "Did You Know", "On the Lighter Side" and "Answers" (to "Trivia" section on the cover page).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News FDD, the franchisor maintains control over the content of the periodical. The franchisee cannot alter the format or content without prior written consent from Coffee News. The unalterable characteristics, or "Format", include specific sections.
On the cover page, the center column must be divided into five sections: "Coffee News" heading, "Everybody's Talking", "Quoteable Quotes", "What's Happening", and "Trivia". The reverse side's center column is divided into four sections: "Your Weekly Horoscope", "Did You Know", "On the Lighter Side", and "Answers" (to the "Trivia" section on the cover page). These sections are part of the standardized format that Coffee News franchisees must adhere to.
Coffee News retains general editorial control over the periodical and can make changes deemed necessary. This ensures consistency across all franchise locations and protects the brand's integrity. The franchisor has final say regarding the periodical's content, giving them ultimate authority.