Coffee News Franchise opportunity

Own an Affordable Exciting Publishing Business That Gets Results

Coffee News is a weekly publication delivered to local restaurants, coffee shops, banks and hotels that entertains and informs readers and serves as a uniquely effective and affordable advertising vehicle for small businesses.

Recently named by Forbes magazine as one of the 'top 20 most affordable franchise businesses in the US' and by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the fastest growing franchises in the US, Coffee News is currently being published in 21 countries. We are now expanding in the UK and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us. Territories are available in towns and cities throughout the UK and around the world. Previous experience is not required to take advantage of our proven, affordable, home-based concept to build your own successful publishing business. As a Coffee News franchise owner you'll benefit from owning a business that's:

• Affordable - in addition to your low initial investment, our franchise opportunity also features a home-based business model which keeps your overhead low.
• Versatile - this publication can be printed in any language.
• Recession-resistant - Coffee News provides advertisers with a cost-effective advertising vehicle that's designed to help small businesses not only survive but grow.
• Virtually competition-proof - no other restaurant publication has ever been able to come close to delivering Coffee News' measurable ad results. Advertisers reap the benefits of promoting their business in Coffee News on an industry exclusive basis and continue to advertise, which translates into repeat business for your franchise.
• Easy-to-Operate - we provide complete weekly content for the publication, as well as training, extensive support services, and a proven system of operations complete with a manual that covers everything you need to know about running your own Coffee News business. This are ongoing continuing education opportunities for networking with other franchise owners.

Your Business Will Provide Advertisers With a Powerful Competitive Edge

As a Coffee News publisher, you'll offer local business owners a unique advertising vehicle that delivers:

• Affordability - Coffee News ads are less expensive than traditional print media, so small business owners can afford to advertise regularly.
• Exclusivity - all ads are exclusive, only one company in a particular category can advertise in each issue, which helps advertisers stand out from the competition. Small businesses especially appreciate this bonus.
• Flexibility - ads can be easily changed weekly which allows advertisers to promote special products and offers.
• Ability to reach a captive audience of potential customers - Coffee News can be read in 10 minutes. Restaurant patrons and other business customers read Coffee News seven days per week which results in excellent exposure for advertisers.
• Targeted audiences - since Coffee News is exclusively available at popular local gathering places, it reaches a particular geographic area and is read by people who are ready to patronize other local businesses. And restaurant patrons read Coffee News seven days a week, three meals a day which offers unprecedented advertising exposure. No wasted circulation!
• Professional services - ads are uniquely designed just for Coffee News. We handle creating the ads, so business owners can focus on running their business.
• Outstanding results - Coffee News ads achieve results. Advertisers overwhelmingly attest to its effectiveness and regularly extend this advertising commitment..

Extensive Support Services For You

From day one, our training and support services are designed to ensure your success and programs are continuously being enhanced. No matter what your background, you can indeed become a successful Coffee News franchise owner:

Coffee News College - You'll be invited to come together with other new publishers to attend our intensive Coffee News College which equips you with all the tools and techniques you need to succeed and acquaints you with all the on-line content available only to publishers of Coffee News. Coffee News publishers everywhere give this extensive orientation and training very high marks!

Weekly content for your Coffee News publication is created for you. All you need do is add any advertising changes and update your "What's Happening" column that lists charitable and on-profit events in your community.

Access to Coffee News Discussion Groups and other on-line assistance. You can ask questions, get advice and exchange ideas with staff and publishers around the country and throughout the world. In addition, every Coffee News publisher gets a comprehensive Franchisee Handbook. This is complemented with on-line resources including an advertising directory with ready-to-run templates of ads for your local advertisers, a copy exchange and easily searchable content of past discussions, questions and answers.

Ad design expertise at your command - Some publishers design their own ads, others work with our staff of professional graphic designers to create ads. Some advertisers have ready-to-run advertising. You choose what works for you and your clients.

Publisher services - Our support staff stands ready to assist you at any time with advice and expertise. You'll even be provided with an experienced and successful publisher-mentor when you first start up to help you get rolling. And when you need help to grow your business, we assist by assessing the readiness of your market for other editions and/or the availability of other low cost franchises in adjacent cities and towns.

Access to hundreds of Coffee News specialty items and promotional products including post cards, brochures, publication holders, sign, banners, and apparel, hats ties, mugs and greeting cards that feature the Coffee News logo and help you brand your business.

There is always more, like our Annual Coffee News Conference and training seminars held in the U.S. and increasingly in international locations such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Asia and Australia.

If you would like to learn more about Coffee News, please register your interest below.