Quick Verdict · who it fits
Coffee News fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$11K - $12K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$10K
System size (Item 20)
168 +9
Net worth required
$100K
Years in business
32+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
16 days
Company-owned units
3
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Model Coffee News's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
339
Total units open
9
Units opened last year
United States ; 1 (Canada)
32
Units closed last year
United States ; 4 (Canada)
-23
Net unit growth
United States ; -3 (Canada) in 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Coffee News ranks against 119 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
2nd pct · of 119 peers
Franchise fee
5th pct · of 119 peers
System size
74th pct · of 119 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$246K - $701K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
238
Franchises analyzed
119
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee News | Disclosed | $10K | $11K - $12K | — | 168 |
| N2 Franchising, Inc. (n2 Publishing, Stroll or Greet)Similar price | Disclosed | $735 | $2K - $13K | 15% | 540 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,274 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
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Coffee News requires a $9,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $11,150–$12,250, per the most recent FDD on file.
Coffee News is franchised by Coffee News USA, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Coffee News discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Per the FDD, Coffee News typically expects $100,000 net worth. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2025 FDD, Coffee News has 168 total locations, with 9 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Coffee News' most recent FDD documents approximately 16 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Coffee News grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Coffee News discloses a transfer fee of $2,900. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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