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HomeTownTimes.com Area Development


HomeTownTimes.com is the Market Leader in Internet Local News, Information, and Advertising 

Online news is the future of the industry. More people than ever now turn to the internet for news. In fact, a 2008 survey by the Pew Research Center showed that significantly more people -- 35% more -- rely on the internet than rely on newspapers. Among people under 30 those numbers are even higher, nearly 60%.

Existing web sites that say they cover local news either lack quality content or are missing the interactive features that keep people coming back. HomeTownTimes.com has all the qualities today’s news consumer wants in a site combined with a proven business model for success.

HomeTownTimes.com -- An Affordable, Home-Based Franchise Concept in Local News and Advertising

National news sites, even the big city papers, don’t build community. HomeTownTimes.com is “hyperlocal,” meaning the site features news that is happening in your neighborhood, and local businesses have more direct access to their target audience. 

At HomeTownTimes.com, we have already developed the technology and format that works. The low-cost, home-based business is a turn-key franchise operation. No prior newspaper or technical experience is required. We teach new franchisees all they need to know about operations, marketing and maintaining their local news and business information site.

Franchisees enjoy several avenues for income through various advertising and sponsorship opportunities. These may include but are not limited to display ads, classifieds, events, text links to ads, list rental, affiliate programs and more.

Area Developer: A Growth Opportunity

As an Area Developer (AD) for HomeTownTimes.com, you can choose to market and develop a predetermined number of hometowntimes.com franchises in a specified territory based on population. You have the opportunity to be the leader in your community for those who want to build community online.

We have developed a proven formula in online media for generating what people want:

  • Neighbors want unique local content and a way to connect
  • Local businesses want reader traffic
  • Franchisees want advertising sales

The HomeTownTimes.com A.D. is an executive and manager who will seek out people with a passion for their community and who are committed to providing timely, local content online. You will support former business owners, publishing professionals, veterans, community minded, writers, reporters, and advertising sales and marketing professionals as they enter this new era in news delivery. The A. D. receives 40% of both the initial fee and the advertising royalty fee as revenue for their territory. In addition, if the A.D. chooses to own and manage a site, the A.D. can receive the direct revenue it generates.

If you are committed to our mission of strengthening neighborhoods and communities by offering local news online and promoting local business, the HomeTownTimes.com Area Developer opportunity may be for you. Click “Contact Me” to have a HomeTownTimes.com Area Development franchise representative contact you about your interest in owning a HomeTownTimes.com Area Development franchise. 


The content on this website is advertisement of franchise opportunities. This website and the franchise sales information on this site DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) by the Franchisor. Certain states require that the Franchsior register the FDD in those states. The communications on this website are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not advertise franchises in those states until the Franchisor has registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration). Featured Franchisors will deliver the Franchise Disclosure Documents to the prospective franchisee(s) in compliance with the applicable law.


Total Investment

Minimum
$24,090
Maximum
$52,540

Min Cash Requirement

$25,000

Min Net Worth Requirement

$75,000

Royalty %

5% of Net Advertising Revenue

Marketing %

Up to 4% of Net Advertising Revenue

Franchise Fee

$20,000-50,000 per territory

Number of Open Units

2

Year Began Franchising

2009

Owner Operated Required

yes, although not a requirement

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