Coffee News
Coffee News USA, Inc.
Company Information
120 Linden Street
COFFEE NEWS USA, Inc. was incorporated in Maine on January 27, 1994, and maintains its principal business at One Cumberland Place, Suite 102, Bangor, Maine 04401.
We sell to you the right to publish Coffee News (the. Periodical) and to distribute the Periodical to restaurants and other local establishments within a specified geographic area which is your exclusive territory., "You" or “Publisher;” represents the franchisee, or in the event of a corporation, limited partnership, or other entity, "you" represents the owners of the franchisee or the Publisher. You will generate revenue through sales of advertising space on weekly editions Of the Periodical. Food-related businesses such as restaurants distribute Coffee, News as a service to their clientele and do not pay or receive any fee for this service. There are no limits as to where you may sell advertising. On July 3; 1995, we acquired and operated 4 franchises in the Greater Bangor, Maine area until October 1, 2003 when they were sold. On August 1, 2012, we reacquired the 4 franchises in the Greater Bangor Area in Maine and have added a S"' franchise for Waldo County, Maine. On June 1, 2017, we assumed control of five (5) franchises in Maine due to the sudden death of the franchisee. Two (2) have been; sold to new franchisees and three (3) are now owned by us, bringing our company owned franchises to eight (8). Since February 5, 1996, we have offered franchises tor sale. We do not operate any other line of businesses in this corporation. The Periodical will compete for readership, display space, and advertising revenue with other print media. The publication is designed and intended for readership in restaurants, coffee shops, and other public places where patrons, sit and eat. We know of no other periodical that has this specific focus. You will compete for advertising revenue with all other media forms in the territory and there is no reason to believe you will be insulated in any way from the Competition. The following strategies employed by us are new to the United States market, but these strategies have been used extensively in Canada since 1988: 1) The Periodical is designed specific|(y for use in foodservice establishments. 2) only one advertisement is allowed from each industry per edition. 3) Restaurants are not allowed to advertise except in seasonal editions' during the high season. 4) All advertisements are the same size and are arranged to ensure maximum readership. 5) A new issue is published and distributed each week and placed in holders uniquely designed to display the Periodical,
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $9,900 Maximum: $11,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $11,150 Maximum: $12,250
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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