Sprague Media Partners
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $9,900 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $12,250 – $12,250 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Not disclosed in the FDD |
| Headquarters state | ME |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Sprague Media Partners, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-05-29 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 174 (Item 20, p.28) |
| Brand website | https://www.coffeenewsusa.com |
About Sprague Media Partners
The Company Sprague Media Partners, LLC (“we, franchisor, or us”) was established in June 2024, with Benjamin and Malorie Sprague as 50–50 ownership interest partners. "You" or “Publisher” represents the franchisee, or in the event of a corporation, limited partnership, or other entity, "you"… TERRITORY (Item 12): this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191 | 3 | 194 |
| 2024 | 168 | 3 | 171 |
| 2025 | 174 | 0 | 174 |
Source: Item 20, p.28 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 48 (Item 20, p.28 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.10 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed; the franchisor is involved with no current or previous litigation. (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.24 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.24 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 1.5 months (Item 11, p.13 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees are granted exclusive rights to distribute Coffee News within agreed geographic boundaries, typically with a population of 25,000 to 50,000. While distribution is restricted to the territory, solicitation of advertisements is permitted from both inside and outside the territory. (Item 12, p.21-22 of the FDD)
Training: TRAINING PROGRAM Initial or Pre-opening Training Program: The initial training program is a mentoring program taken immediately following the date of the franchise agreement and completed within 4 weeks thereafter. (Item 11, p.17 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Operations manual
- Support services as deemed reasonable
- Marketing materials
- 8 weekly editions of copy
- Access to Coffee News Resource Center
- Mentor training program
Source: Item 11, p.17 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Bangor, ME (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 2 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 2 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 4 years (Item 17, p.20 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 4 years (Item 17, p.20 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.28 of the FDD) |
| Net worth required | $100,000 (Item 7 notes, p.17 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Sprague Media Partners directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the franchisor grants an exclusive territory: while your agreement runs, the franchisor may not place another franchisee — or operate a competing company unit — inside your territory's boundaries (subject to the carve-outs in the FDD). Areas inside an existing franchisee's territory are therefore not available to a new buyer.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “this franchisor grants an exclusive territory as described in its FDD.”
Next steps with Sprague Media Partners
Put Sprague Media Partners on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.