Your market is waiting.
Your experience, our system. Build a business that strengthens your community and secures your future.
Do work that matters. Own something that lasts.
Recruiting now:
Built to last.
Proven to work.
This isn’t a new idea dressed up as an opportunity. N2 has been doing this since 2004: long enough to know what works, and long enough to have built a system that proves it. These numbers are what two decades of getting it right looks like.
owners across the country.
You won’t be doing this alone.
of N2 owners are still operating after year one. The model works.
hyperlocal magazines in markets like yours. Yours could be next.
Inc. 5000 honoree. Stable enough to build your next chapter on.
Here is what happens when you apply.
Apply and find your market.
Tell us where you live. We’ll confirm what’s available and walk you through the opportunity, no commitment required.
Get trained and launched.
We provide everything you need: training, brand assets, sales systems, and a team that’s done this hundreds of times. You’re not starting from zero; you’re starting from a system that works.
Run a business on your terms.
Work from home. Set your own schedule. Build real relationships in your community. 85% of owners are still here a year later; most wish they’d started sooner.
This is what the other side looks like.
Join the entrepreneurs who are leading impactful media platforms in their communities.
The honest answers to the questions we hear most.
Do I need a media or publishing background?
Not even close. This is a relationship business, not a writing or editing job. We handle the editorial layout, design, printing, and shipping. You handle connecting with local business owners and building your market. Our owners come from corporate sales, marketing, education, healthcare, real estate, and plenty of backgrounds that don’t fit any of those categories.
Is this a sales job?
N2 owners are connectors. The skill that drives this business isn’t the ability to cold call a stranger. It’s the ability to build genuine relationships with people who run local businesses. If you’re someone people naturally trust and turn to, you already have the most important thing. Everything else we teach you.
What does the time commitment actually look like?
Your schedule is yours to build. Most owners structure their week around client meetings, community events, and their own priorities. There’s no corporate calendar to answer to. The training gives you the framework; how you use it is up to you.
How long does it take to actually launch?
On average, new business owners complete their launch in 16 weeks (though some launch quicker). During that time, you’ll work with a dedicated coach who’s already built a successful N2 franchise business. Most owners who hit the ground running start seeing tangible results and market traction by the end of their first quarter.
Here’s the timeline breakdown:
- Weeks 1-3: Complete our self-paced online courses
- Week 4: Attend live training via Zoom, plus 1-on-1 coaching calls
- Weeks 5-16: Build your advertiser base with ongoing Launch Coach support
Your first publication typically launches within the 120-day window.
What kind of support will I have?
You’re in business for yourself, but never by yourself. From your first issue to your fiftieth, you have access to training, a proven system, and a network of 400+ owners who have already solved the problems you’re facing. You’re not figuring this out alone; you’re stepping into something that already works.
Is print still a viable business?
Premium hyperlocal print is one of the few media categories that’s actually growing. In a world of digital noise, a high-quality publication that lands in the homes of engaged local readers every month is something businesses can’t replicate anywhere else. That’s why 30,000+ businesses advertise with N2, and why our owners keep renewing them.
What about the financial side?
The N2 franchise model is built for scalability, allowing you to grow steadily without sacrificing freedom or balance. Franchise ownership allows you to benefit directly from your personal business performance while building equity in an asset you own. We are fully transparent with earnings information shared in detail in our comprehensive Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For the high-level overview, explore our Fee Structure document below, broken down by each N2 franchise brand.
Fee Structure Overview
Still have questions? Set up a no-pressure consultation to talk with our team and you’ll get a straight answer on how this has worked for 500+ other owners.
The kind of company you want behind you.
Believe N2 cares about their success
Say training and support programs are “excellent”
Respect N2 as a franchisor
Believe N2 acts with a high level of honesty and integrity
Would recommend this opportunity to a friend
Let's find out if this is right for you.
Most N2 owners will tell you two things: they wish they’d done it sooner, and they can’t imagine going back.
N2 gives you a proven platform, a defined market, and a team behind you from day one. What you build from there is entirely yours: the schedule, the relationships, the results.
This is a conversation, not a commitment. Tell us where you are and what you’re looking for. We’ll be straight with you about what it takes, what it costs, and what it looks like when it works. No pressure. No pitch. Just an honest look at whether this is the right fit.
The application takes 60 seconds. Your market might not be open much longer.
