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Advertising that works. After the NFL Championship Weekend, we know the Seattle Seahawks will defend their title against the New England Patriots in the big game February, 1. Over 110 million people are expected to tune into the game. That’s why the cost of 30 seconds of television advertising during the broadcast is over $4 million! Only big companies can spend enough to get that kind of big exposure, right? If you’re a small business owner, you have another, more affordable advertising opportunity. A small businesses can get super results on a shoestring budget with Coffee News®.

Whether or not you’re a fan of professional football or of the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots, chances are you will probably watch at least part of the big game on February 1. In today’s media world of thousands of channels, online streaming services and time-shifted viewing, an event with the live audience numbers and broad demographic reach of the largest game in football is incredibly rare. That’s why, despite the stratospheric sticker price, businesses buy advertising blocks during the blockbuster broadcast. The game has become a marketing competition as much as a sports contest, with ad agencies vying to have the funniest or most memorable ad. According to Forbes magazine, over 50% of the viewing audience will tune in for the ads more than for the game!

The ad industry magazine Advertising Age is tracking the companies betting that a Super Bowl ad will pay off in brand recognition and increased sales. If you’re a small business owner, chances are, you aren’t one of them. Your advertising budget may be humble, but you can still dream big! One of the very best advertising opportunities open to small, local businesses may not be as glamorous as the big game, but it’s still super: Coffee News®, the world’s most popular restaurant publication.

Why is advertising with Coffee News® a better bet than NFL advertising for small businesses? Our little brown paper promises you that:

  • Coffee News® advertising is always feel-good advertising.
    The NFL has battled a lot of bad press this year, from domestic violence scandals to concussion injuries to controversial rulings on the field and accusations of tampering with game balls. And because only one team can win the championship game, either Seattle Seahawks fans or New England Patriots fans are going to feel disappointed with or disgruntled over the outcome of the game. Brands advertising during the game are associating themselves, for better or for worse, with the NFL. When you advertise with Coffee News®, your ad appears in the midst of humorous jokes and lighthearted, feel-good news—so everyone wins!
  • Coffee News® advertising is market-exclusive.
    That’s right—you don’t have to go head-to-head with your competition to win the game. When you advertise in Coffee News®, youre the only advertiser in your market in that issue. How many ads for different brands of beer, snack foods or cars do you think you’ll see during the game on Sunday? Coffee News® makes it easy to stand out in your market. When you advertise in Coffee News®, you’re the champion of your industry.
  • Coffee News® advertising has a great shelf life.
    Yes, over 110 million people will tune into the big game. But how many of those viewers will see every ad? Last year’s game was a blowout, and viewership tumbled throughout the broadcast. And even if the ad is seen, it’s impact can be fleeting. It’s hard to capture everyone’s attention and share a memorable message in just 30 seconds! Our ads go into overtime. Coffee News® is seen three meals a day, seven days a week, and all year round. You have plenty of time to make an impression.
  • Coffee News® advertising targets your local customers.
    If you are a realtor, plumber, dry cleaner or run a garden center, your customers live close by. You don’t need to reach hundreds of millions of people all over the world—you need to reach your friends and neighbors. Each issue of Coffee News® is put together by a local publisher and circulates in a specific geographic area, so you can precisely target your ads to your own customized customer base.

Coffee News® advertising works. And it can work for your small business or medium-sized business! Browse our list of publishers in the USA to find the Coffee News® publisher in your market, or fill out this form. Then get ready to enjoy the big game—and the results of your very own super-affordable, super-effective advertising opportunity!


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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.