B2C, Member Profiles, Revenue models

Franchising comes to Niche Publishing

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Alisa Cromer June 20, 2023

Can niche media find a new business model by franchising their operations? One publishing company is already doing it. Tom Britt, CEO of Towne Post Network, headquartered in Fisher, Indiana, has sold 18 monthly local lifestyle magazine franchises in Kentucky and Indiana for $35,000 each, providing centralized editorial and production services.  Please become a member to continue reading.

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