What is the weekly fee for Coffee News Online Premium Service?

According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who opt for the Coffee News Online Premium Service will incur a weekly fee of $50.00. This fee is in addition to any other fees associated with the franchise agreement, such as the weekly fee for the hardcopy periodical.

The Coffee News Online Premium Service is designed for franchisees who do not utilize an email marketing application like MailChimp or Constant Contact. With this service, third-party contractors, specifically Chil Consulting and/or Shadow Fox Consulting, manage the email marketing of the franchisee's online edition, including sending email messages to their contacts each week. The franchisee is responsible for providing the email content to these contractors.

It's important for prospective franchisees to understand that while the Premium Service handles email marketing, the franchisee is still responsible for uploading all advertisements and 'What's Happening' events content into the online feature system. This division of labor means franchisees need to be actively involved in content creation and management, even with the Premium Service. Franchisees should evaluate their technical skills and marketing needs to determine if the Premium Service is a worthwhile investment for their Coffee News franchise.