How do I become a Publisher of TheHomeMag?
The first step is to determine WHERE you want to launch your franchise magazine. View the MAP to see all active, pending, and available locations to see if your desired area is open. Then complete the very brief RFI [Request for Information] in the following section and we’ll call you. Our Publishers are talented business folks that have an intrapreneurialspirit – these are entrepreneurs that want to function within an existing system but aspire to control their own destiny. If you’re driven and don’t mind a little risk, then we want to speak with you.
How much money do I need for a franchise?
First, the one-time initial franchise fee varies by market. Hometown markets (under 100K distribution), Standard markets (110K – 170K distribution), and Double Markets (200K+ distribution). The MAP will clearly define the one-time franchise fee for each of the available markets. Next, operating capital is required to sustain your pre-launch, launch, and growth. We recommend no less than $150,000 for a Hometown Market (plus the initial franchise fee), more for Standard and Double Markets, and this is dependent upon your specific success in growing your new business. And as a reminder, you will not be required to buy expensive or extensive equipment, sign long-term big dollar leases, or drop tens of thousands in inventory.

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How much can I make as a franchisee of TheHomeMag?
The honest truth is we don’t know. While all franchisors are restricted by state and federal laws in making promises of your performance, our franchisees can speak quite freely. Once you’ve been cleared to do so, we encourage you to speak with any of our existing franchisees to discuss revenue, profit, the process, and the early challenges each of them learned from and ultimately overcame.
How long does it take to publish my first magazine?
Once you’ve made the decision to join our system, speed is of the essence. The ideal time of year to launch your first Issue is from March to September, and we know this from thirteen years of opening magazines. Once the documents are fully executed, training is close-by, and then your ten to twelve week selling period happens, and then you go to press on your inaugural magazine. Commonly, it takes no more than five months to go from Decision to Print.
What can I expect for training?
All franchisees, other than those that are launching additional locations, will actively participate in a three day* Magazine Training Course held in our Corporate Office. We encourage our franchisees to bring their entire team, including sales people, designer, and office manager. After that, it is incumbent upon you to continue to learn and utilize THM University, our private site for learning, materials, and new products and programs for our nationwide system of TheHomeMag.