When does the weekly fee for the initial Coffee News hardcopy franchise begin?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 6
OTHER FEES
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly - Initial Franchise for hardcopy Periodical (See note 1) | $80 | fee begins on the first day of the third month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed ("the fourth month of the agreement") and continues monthly | paid to us by credit / debit cards, check, or by PayPal |
| Name of Fee Weekly - Additional Franchises for hardcopy Periodical | Amount $25 / additional franchise | Due Date the fee on the first 5 additional franchises is due to us on the first day of the tenth month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed (i.e., the | Remarks paid to us by credit / debit car |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 10–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the weekly fee for the initial hardcopy franchise is $80. This fee begins on the first day of the third month following the month the initial franchise agreement was signed, which Coffee News refers to as "the fourth month of the agreement." Franchisees must pay this fee monthly via credit/debit card, check, or PayPal.
To illustrate, the FDD provides an example where an agreement is signed on March 1, 2025, for six franchises. In this case, the $80 weekly fee for the initial franchise would commence on June 1, 2025. This start date allows the franchisee some time to begin operations before the weekly fees begin to accrue.
Prospective Coffee News franchisees should note that Coffee News reserves the right to adjust the weekly fees based on the annual change in the consumer price index (CPI) each March. This means the weekly fee could increase (or potentially decrease) over time, impacting the franchisee's ongoing costs. Franchisees should factor this potential adjustment into their financial projections.