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Coffee News
Coffee News is a franchise that offers the right to publish a free weekly restaurant publication called Coffee News, in both hard copy and online versions. The publication is distributed in restaurants, coffee shops, and other waiting areas, and generates revenue through the sale of advertising space. The target market for advertising is local businesses looking to reach patrons of food-related establishments and individuals in waiting areas.
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Franchise Costs
Weekly fee of $80 for initial franchise + $25/additional franchise, Coffee News Online Basic $25/mo, Coffee News Online Premium $50/mo
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Business Services (ranked #2 of 209)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coffee News Current | $2K – $3K | $10K | N/A | 174 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $114K – $292K | $40K | 5.0% | 5,487 |
| AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC | $15K – $23K | $10K | 20.0% | 3,562 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 1.5% | 3,124 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
Business Services Average 209 franchises | $125K – $277K | $47K | 10.3% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 209 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+12 more states
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85 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Coffee News franchise ranges from $1,750 to $3,250. This includes a franchise fee of $9,900.