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    • Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: January 1, 2025

     

    1. Introduction

    Welcome to Coffee News (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit www.coffeenews.com (the “Website”). By using our Website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

     

    2. Information We Collect

    We may collect the following types of information:

    • Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide.
    • Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and Website browsing behavior.
    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and track Website traffic.

     

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information collected to:

    • Provide and improve our content, services, and user experience
    • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (if you opt-in)
    • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
    • Analyze Website performance and readership trends
    • Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity

     

    4. How We Share Your Information

    We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

    • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help operate our Website (e.g., email marketing, analytics, hosting services)
    • Legal Requirements: Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law
    • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

     

    5. Data Security

    We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

     

    6. Your Rights and Choices

    Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

    • Access, update, or delete your personal data
    • Unsubscribe from marketing communications
    • Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

     

    7. Third-Party Links

    Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.

    8. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

     

    9. Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

    Coffee News

    info@coffeenews.com

    120 Linden St

    Bangor, ME 04401

    High Praise From Franchise Owners

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    Matt Costain

    Central Alberta Coffee News

    Central Alberta has been home to the Coffee News for 30 years now as of 2024. Through this time it continues to bring our smaller communities together over coffee, laughs, and a little competitive trivia among friends. As a franchise owner one of my favourite things, I have been told by our loyal readers is that "Coffee News is the only news I will read". I have been a proud member of the Coffee News team and I look forward to bringing my readers smiles each week.

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    Beverly Van Lieshout

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    I believe small businesses are the backbone of our country. Coffee News gives them a chance to grow and make a difference in their communities. It is affordable, effective, and exclusive. That is what makes it unique. No day is the same. There is always someone to meet and something different happening. Building relationships is key and fulfilling.

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    Vanessa Cole

    St. Augustine, Florida

    I chose to invest in a Coffee News franchise because it aligns with my passion for business ownership and community engagement. The flexibility it offers allows me to maintain a balanced lifestyle while running a successful, locally focused publication.

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    John Dyer

    Ellsworth, Maine

    We have three daughters, and Coffee News provided a flexible schedule that allowed us to be there for everything as they participated in many school activities. If your idea of fun is getting out in your community and meeting new people while you help local businesses succeed, then Coffee News is the answer. Coffee News is an all-positive, family-friendly publication, and I love spreading happiness while I make a living.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Coffee News provides clear answers to common questions about ownership,
    training, investment, and support to help you explore the franchise opportunity.

    Owning a Coffee News franchise means operating a local publication, building advertiser relationships, and managing distribution while benefiting from a legacy brand, proven business model, fresh curated content and the initial and ongoing support to maximize your success!

    Coffee News attracts a wide range of small and medium-sized retail and service providers such as real estate agents, insurance, doctors, lawncare, community organizations and others seeking consistent local exposure.

    Population and number of restaurants will vary from market to market, but typically areas of under 50,000 population provide ideal conditions single edition territories.

    Your income from Coffee News is dependent upon your ability to effectively secure advertising, market Coffee News and network in the local community. Today, the average Coffee News Publisher owns three to five franchises and publishes three to five+ editions of Coffee News each week. The level of income you desire will dictate how many franchises you will need to achieve your financial goals. We will go over the basic operational costs and assist you in calculating some revenue projections so you have a better understanding of your potential earnings.

    As a Coffee News Publisher and marketing consultant, your primary role is to reach out to small and medium-sized businesses in your local community and assist them in building targeted top-of-mind awareness campaigns in their local area with Coffee News.

    The content in the middle section of Coffee News is provided to you (with the exception of the local “What’s Happening” section). In the United States, Coffee News Printing will prepare the layout, design the ads, and then print and ship the publication in time for you to deliver each week. (outside of the U.S., publishers would secure a local print shop). You will initially secure restaurants, coffee shops and other waiting areas for free distribution of the publication each week.

    In addition, you’ll want to be an active networker in your community through organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, BNI, etc. Following up with your existing clients every couple of weeks will solidify that strong relationship you have with them and keep them in as a loyal advertiser for years to come. Maintaining strong relationships with both your clients and distribution partners is key.

    Yes. We offer a multi-day, in-person training program called Coffee News College, conducted by our staff and training team who will educate you on every aspect of the franchise model from ad design to distribution, printing, sales, networking, promotions, billing, collections, social media marketing and more!

    In addition, our mentoring program provides initial guidance during your start-up. Ongoing individual mentoring sessions are available at any time during your journey with Coffee News.

    Also, our exclusive online resource center provides a wealth of information for download such as our comprehensive operations manual, training materials, industry articles, tips, information on upcoming roundtables, conferences and more…

    The area that you select to franchise is the area for which you can distribute Coffee News. You can accept advertising from anywhere you like. You could select a town, city, county, or multiple town/city/county area if you wish. Each franchise area comprises a population of roughly 40,000-50,000. We will also consider the number of restaurants as it relates to population. 50-75 locations (½ restaurants, ½ non-restaurant locations) is all one needs for an edition to be feasible. The amount of income you are looking to make will determine how many franchises you will need to meet your financial goals. The average Coffee News publisher today owns/operates three to five franchises and publishes three to five+ editions of Coffee News each week.

    Coffee News is a full-time business that requires your full commitment as an owner-operator in order to effectively build and maintain your client base and maximize your revenue goals.

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