In what state was Coffee News USA, Inc. incorporated?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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COFFEE NEWS USA, Inc. ("we" or "us") was incorporated in Maine on January 27, 1994, and maintains its principal business at 120 Linden St., Bangor, Maine 04401. We conduct business under our corporate name and the mark "Coffee News USA" only. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit G.
The Franchise Offered
We sell to you the right to publish Coffee News (the "Periodical") in hard copy and/or online version ("Coffee News Online"), and to distribute the Periodical to restaurants and other local establishments and to distribute Coffee News Online within a specified geographic area
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Coffee News USA, Inc. was incorporated in Maine on January 27, 1994. The company maintains its principal business address at 120 Linden St., Bangor, Maine 04401. The document also indicates that the company conducts business under its corporate name and the mark "Coffee News USA" only.
Prior to May 25, 2004, Coffee News USA, Inc. was known as Ergonomic Consulting Services, Inc. and operated under a d/b/a of Coffee News. The name change on May 25, 2004, did not affect any other aspect of the company's operations.
Prospective franchisees should note that Coffee News Printing, LLC, an affiliate of Coffee News USA, Inc., is also located in Maine. Understanding the relationships between these entities and their respective roles may be important for franchisees as they navigate the Coffee News system.