To whom should violations regarding the Coffee News Disclosure Document be reported?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
IF COFFEE NEWS USA DOES NOT DELIVER THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ON TIME OR IF IT CONTAINS A FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT, OR A MATERIAL OMISSION, A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW MAY HAVE OCCURRED AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC 20580.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 36–118)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the document is not delivered on time, contains false or misleading statements, or has material omissions, a violation of federal and state law may have occurred. In such cases, the document states that these violations should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in Washington, DC 20580.
This instruction is included in Item 23, titled "Receipt," which emphasizes the importance of the Disclosure Document in summarizing the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. The document explicitly advises prospective franchisees to read the Disclosure Document and all agreements carefully.
This measure aims to protect potential franchisees by providing a clear avenue for reporting discrepancies or legal violations related to the disclosure process, ensuring transparency and compliance with franchise regulations.