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Make a difference in your community. Become a Natural Awakenings Franchise owner
Why Us
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Every magazine across the country integrates global, national, and local inspiring and empowering editorial content into each issue. Journalistic special features, interviews with national figures and guest columns fill our pages, along with local news briefs, stories, resource directories and a community calendar.
$1.5
TRILLION
$1.5 trillion
U.S. marketplace
5th
RANKED
National Health
& Fitness Magazine
25+
YEARS
25+ years
publishing
1.3+
MILLION
1.3+ million readers
per month
How it works
Work for Yourself, Not By Yourself
Begin Your Journey with Natural Awakenings
Apply for Franshise
Begin Your Journey: Dive into the world of whole health and sustainable living by applying for a Natural Awakenings franchise. Explore our mission, fill out the Franchise Application, and engage in consultations with our team to ensure a harmonious partnership. Whether you're looking to establish a new territory or take over an existing magazine, we're here to guide you.
Get Training and Content
Equip for Success: At Natural Awakenings, we prioritize your success. Our comprehensive training, ranging from back-office setup to in-depth sessions ensures you're well-prepared. With access to monthly editorial content, sales strategies, and a plethora of resources, you're set to thrive.
Start Publishing, Selling Ads and more
Launch and Connect: With our support, launch your Natural Awakenings edition, becoming a beacon of wellness in your community. Utilize our tools to offer valuable advertising and business services opportunities to local businesses, and foster a readership dedicated to a healthier, sustainable lifestyle and planet. Our continuous guidance ensures you navigate your publishing journey with confidence.
What franchisees say
Debbey Wilson
Tampa, FL
“The passion that fueled my decision nearly a decade ago to publish Natural Awakenings here in the Tampa Bay area continues to grow and stir my creativity, energy and dedication to the field of natural healing. As a small business owner my access to all the business systems NAPC provides has been a key element in my continuing success.”
Could I be Franhisee?
Regardless of your background or experience, what truly matters is your passion and commitment. Our franchisees are living proof that with a genuine dedication to nature, conservation, and sustainable growth, anyone can achieve success with us.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to have your own publication
Investment Requirements
Franchice set up fee
You may choose to purchase a new, undeveloped franchise territory or purchase an existing magazine business from one of our selling publishers.
New Franchise Territory
(Financing options are available for as low as $15,000 down for qualified candidates.)
$49,500
One-time payment
Ongoing monthly royalty fee
Explanatory text, for example: (There is an ongoing monthly fee when you purchase a franchise.)
First 6 months
$250
monthly payment
7%
monthly gross sales (whichever is greater)
After 6 months
$500
monthly payment
7%
monthly gross sales (whichever is greater)
Whats included in price:
Natural Awakenings’ magazines provide information and vital resources that inspire and support people and their communities across the nation to live a healthy lifestyle and to support a healthy planet.
Monthly editorial calendar
Access to publisher’s intranet system
Local website
Monthly Cover options
Monthly Publishers Print Option Package (POP)
Media kits
Modern digital magazine
Production and marketing team support
Newsletter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need any previous experience in the publishing business?
A. Absolutely not! We provide all of the training you need to operate your own Natural Awakenings business. The most important requirements you bring are a genuine desire and drive to own your own business. However, we do prefer franchisees that have previous sales experience.
Q. How many people will I need on my staff?
A. The Natural Awakenings franchise system was created to simplify and provide a turnkey process of creating the magazine. You will be trained. NA PC provides much of the shared service support and selection of trained preferred vendors to assist with various and creative processes—editorial, magazine layout, ad design, maeketing and social media. Also, depending on your desired volume of sales, you may choose to contract with one or more independent sales people.
Q. What additional equipment do I need to purchase or lease?
A. Most people already have everything necessary to manage a Natural Awakenings business—a basic computer system, an all-in-one printer and phone service. You will need to purchase a supply of standard magazine racks for placement at your distribution locations.
Q. How much retail space will I need?
A. None. The most attractive benefit of the Natural Awakening's franchise program is that you can operate from your own home! There are no major building improvements, renovations or leases required.
Q. Once I’ve signed the franchise agreement, how long will it take me to open my business?
A. It usually takes 90 to 120 days. During this period, you will attend a comprehensive training session, establish your business format, obtain your business license, open your business checking account and complete the other items on a “pre-opening checklist” that is provided to you.
Q: What areas are available for franchising?
A: We are always looking to expand into new markets that we do not yet have our magazine in, and occasionally we have some select existing markets available for resale. We typically franchise in areas that are populated with at least 500,000 people. To learn more about available markets, visit our Franchise Availability page.
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