COFFEE NEWS
Coffee News franchisees publish and distribute a free weekly tabloid newspaper featuring advertising, fun facts, and light content, placed in restaurants, coffee shops, and other food-related businesses for patrons to read while dining or waiting. Franchisees generate revenue primarily through selling advertising space to local businesses, with no limits on where ads can be sold. The target market includes advertisers seeking exposure to a captive audience in high-traffic eateries and readers enjoying quick, entertaining content in waiting areas.
Franchise Costs
$80/mo content fee for initial franchise + $25/additional franchise (staggered) + optional $25-$50/mo Coffee News Online
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How COFFEE NEWS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 95% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COFFEE NEWS Current | $11K – $12K | $10K | N/A | 168 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+16 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for COFFEE NEWS franchisees (2022 – 2022)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
115 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a COFFEE NEWS franchise ranges from $11,050 to $12,250.07. This includes a franchise fee of $9,900.
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