Natural Awakenings

Natural Awakenings

Natural Awakenings is one of the largest national publications serving the vast natural health and sustainable living sectors of our economy. Natural Awakenings began in 1994 as a successful, free publication distributed in Naples/Fort Myers, Florida. Our first franchise was launched in 1996 and we have experienced exponential growth ever since. The Natural Awakenings family currently includes 70 franchises in markets across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Natural Awakenings magazines offer monthly content that is unmatched by any other!

Every magazine across the country integrates global, national and local editorial into each issue. Special features, interviews with national figures and guest columns fill our pages, along with local news briefs, stories, resource directories and a community calendar.

Trillion Dollar Marketplace

One in four adult Americans are part of this $1.5 trillion marketplace for goods and services in the categories of health and wellness, the environment and ecological living, social justice, personal development, spirituality and socially responsible investing.

The Healthy Lifestyle Marketplace:

Market Segment Market Size

• Alternative Energy - $819.5 Million
• Alternative Transportation - $572.4 Billion
• Green Building - $116.7 Billion
• Natural Lifestyles - $8.9 Billion
• Organic Cotton/Natural Fiber & Textile - $8.7 Billion
• Personal Health - $47.1 Billion
• Ecotourism - $416.9 Billion
• Electronics/Appliances - $161.6 Billion
• Consumer Packaged Goods - $191.1 Billion

TOTAL U.S. LOHAS MARKET $1.5 Trillion*
(Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability)
* Projected U.S. Eco-Marketplace for 2020, Source: Natural Marketing Institute’s Global Sustainability Consumer Trends Database® (SCTD), 2016.

A Naturally Healthy Choice

As a Natural Awakenings Publisher, you will be granted an exclusive territory in which to market advertising solutions to businesses targeting the naturally healthy, sustainable lifestyle consumers.

Successful franchisees are passionate, hard-working professionals with the ability to follow our proven system. We offer the right candidate a promising future with the opportunity for great financial rewards.

Our national headquarters’ staff will provide assistance every step of the way as part of our commitment to improve and promote your business.

What Makes The Natural Awakenings Franchise Opportunity Different:

As a Natural Awakenings Publisher, you will be granted an exclusive territory in which to market advertising solutions to businesses targeting the naturally healthy, sustainable lifestyle consumers. Successful franchisees are passionate, hard-working professionals with the ability to follow our proven system. We offer the right candidate a promising future with the opportunity for great financial rewards. Our national headquarters’ staff will provide assistance every step of the way as part of our commitment to improve and promote your business. content that is unique to your market. Every month you'll educate and influence your community by sharing timely information to support a healthy lifestyle. It's a meaningful and life changing experience.

Financial Investment

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

• You pay a one-time turn key business fee of $49,500 (Note: Using retirement funds from 401Ks, IRAs, etc. can be approved by the IRS so you avoid penalties or paybacks.)
  
• Ongoing monthly royalty fee payment of $150 or 7% of monthly gross sales (whichever is greater) for the first 6 months, and then
  
• $300 or 7% of monthly gross sales (whichever is greater) thereafter.
  
• For franchise locations outside of the U.S., there is a $5,000 international transaction fee.
  

Existing Franchise for Sale

Pricing varies depending on the market. Check with us for information on pricing and purchasing details related to existing markets available for resale.

FAQs

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 the process of creating the magazine. You will be trained to hire and manage the services of several independent contractors who can assist with various creative processes—editorial, magazine layout and a distribution vendor. 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, fax 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.

CONTACT US INFO
Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.
4933 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 203
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 530-1377
http://www.naturalawakenings.com