Coffee News World Head Office

Summary of Operation: Coffee News is the world's largest restaurant publication and is completely supported by local advertising. It has been rated the number one franchise in the publications/advertising category for the past six years by Entrepreneur Magazine (USA).

Ideal Franchise Owner Profile: Successful owner/publishers are often experienced business people looking for maximum return for their individual sales efforts. Particularly attractive to many is the minimal initial investment, ability to work from home and the opportunity to build mutually advantageous relationships with local area businesses and service providers.

Cost of Franchise: approx. £7,000 + VAT

Year Company Established: 1988

Year of First Franchise Owner: 1994

Training Provided: All owner/publishers are invited to Coffee News® College, a four-day intensive education and training program in the USA.

Support Services Provided: Each owner/publisher is provided with a complete orientation and extensive one-on-one mentoring. Other support includes a comprehensive operations manual, ongoing on-line support and discussion groups, sales and networking technique workshops and the design of a proprietary website for each publisher.