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2025 Inc. Best in Business Winner
You’ve Driven the Revenue. Now Own the Results.
If you’re a top sales performer tired of shifting territories, shrinking commissions, and ceilings you didn’t agree to, it’s time to bet on yourself. Own a premium local media business backed by 20 years of proven performance and a network of 500+ successful franchise owners.
No pressure. Waived franchise fees. Just a clear breakdown of the upside and how our model works.
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You Fuel the Growth. Now Capture the Gain.
You’ve delivered results for years: hitting targets, building relationships, closing deals. But every time you get ahead, corporate overseers move the goalposts.
You’ve dealt with:
- Quotas changing without warning
- Shrinking territories that cut your pipeline
- Commission plans rewritten after you outperform
- Promotions blocked by politics despite performance
- “Unlimited upside” that somehow always has limits
Here’s the truth: Top performers deserve a model where effort and reward are aligned. Franchise ownership gives you control over both.
See how our 16-week guided launch creates a clear, repeatable path to your first 10 clients and beyond.
Real People, Real Results, Real Freedom
Former executives, VPs, and directors have already made this transition using N2’s established system. They now own local businesses serving affluent communities and enjoy the freedom entrepreneurship was meant to deliver.
Michelle Lorms
Kentucky
prev. Director of Client Partnerships for global OOH agency
Franchisee since 2014
Bill Tuttle
Missouri
prev. Senior Creative Manager for Fortune 500 insurance company
Franchisee since 2019
Luci Scott
Massachusetts
prev. Account Executive for Parade magazine
Franchisee since 2020
Real Performers. Real Upside. Real Ownership.
Texas
prev. Director of National Accounts for a medical recruiting firm
Franchisee since 2018
Florida
prev. SVP & Head of Int’l Sales & Distribution for a global entertainment firm
Franchisee since 2018
Ohio
prev. VP of Business Development for a large medical service provider
Franchisee since 2018
Hundreds of high-performing sales professionals, from account executives to regional managers, have transitioned into N2 franchise ownership. They now run industry-leading community publications, build elite networks, and earn based on performance without territory reductions or shifting KPIs.
This isn’t another “sales job.”
It’s a chance to own the business you’ve been driving for others.
Get a transparent breakdown of the model, support, and how our elite salespeople land their first clients.
This isn’t another “opportunity.” It’s a path from corporate burnout to business ownership.
Get a transparent breakdown of the model, support, and what success really looks like.
Own Your Business. Take Control.
Use your sales experience to run a business with clear systems, proven processes, and the freedom to operate on your terms.
Prestige + Autonomy:
See how national infrastructure lets you focus on performance and growth.
How It Works
A Simple Path Built for High Performers
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Schedule Your Discovery Call
Meet 1-on-1 with an N2 franchising specialist to evaluate fit, upside, and how the model supports your goals.
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Complete Your Launch Plan
Follow a structured 16-week ramp-up with milestone targets, coaching, and proven outreach systems.
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Grow Your Business
Launch with confidence and start landing local advertisers using a model built for sales success.
Start your ownership journey with structure, support, and a clear path to launch.
What Makes N2 Different for Sales Professionals
See why top sales performers choose ownership over the corporate sales rat race.
Compare Your Options: N2 vs. Corporate Career
Corporate Career
Factor
N2
Determined by employer & capped by title
Income Level
Self-Determined (based on personal activity)
Determined by employer & not guaranteed
Income Increases
Ability to increase earnings month over month
Strict (corporate hours)
Schedule
Flexible (set your own schedule)
Dependent on company leadership & direction (at risk for downsizing, restructuring, etc.)
Role Security
Security tied to your own performance (as an owner, no one can fire you)
Factor
Income Level
Corporate Career
Determined by employer & capped by title
N2
Self-Determined (based on personal activity)
Income Increases
Corporate Career
Determined by employer & not guaranteed
N2
Ability to increase earnings month over month
Schedule
Corporate Career
Strict (corporate hours)
N2
Flexible (set your own schedule)
Role Security
Corporate Career
Dependent on company leadership & direction (at risk for downsizing, restructuring, etc.)
N2
Security tied to your own performance (as an owner, no one can fire you)
We’ll walk through the model, the expectations, and the support so you can make an informed decision.
Start With Confidence and a Clear Plan to Win
You won’t be left guessing. From training to launch to long-term growth, our system and coaches guide you through every milestone. You’ll receive scripts, outreach sequences, a step-by-step launch plan, and full operational support.
Our Commitment to You:
If we don’t believe there’s a mutual fit, we’ll tell you directly. We’re selective because our national network succeeds when top performers thrive.
We’ll answer your questions honestly and help you evaluate fit.
Your commitment includes:
- Dedicated Launch Coach
- Full access to digital training
- Award-winning in-house design team
- Billing and production handled for you
- Proven outreach processes
- Coaching and community support
- Annual in-person sales conferences
- Resources to source your first clients
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior business ownership experience?
Your corporate leadership IS the experience that matters.
Directors, VPs, and managers succeed because they already know how to:
- Build credibility and earn trust
- Manage relationships
- Navigate complexity and solve problems
- Hit goals and track performance
- Build credibility and earn trust
How long does it take to launch?
On average, new business owners complete their guided 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 leaders 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
Most leaders start seeing tangible results and market traction by the end of their first quarter. Your first publication typically launches within the 120-day window.
What kind of earnings can I expect?
The N2 franchise model is built for scalability, allowing you to grow steadily without sacrificing freedom or balance. Unlike corporate roles with fixed compensation structures, franchise ownership allows you to benefit directly from your personal business performance. Plus, will build equity in your own business. Like any franchise system, we are fully transparent with earnings information — this is shared in detail in our comprehensive Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For the high-level overview, explore our Pay Structure document below, broken down by each N2 franchise brand.
What support will I receive?
You’ll never do this alone. From onboarding and throughout ongoing operations, you’ll receive:
- Personalized mentorship from experienced business owners
- Proven marketing systems and national design support
- Step-by-step training modules and performance tools
- Continuous coaching and community collaboration
Our goal is to give you confidence, clarity, and consistent progress every step of the way.
How is this different from other franchise opportunities?
Most well-known franchise brands require investments of hundreds of thousands of dollars just to get started. At N2, we’ve waived our franchise fee for 2026 (usually $735), and our initial investment ranges from $2,175 to $12,560 — things like business insurance and personal office equipment if you don’t have any already. Unlike many franchise operations that require a brick-and-mortar location, N2 franchisees operate from a location of their choosing, most often their home. If a franchise is in the retail or food industry, owner/operators are locked into hours of operation. As a professional services model, the N2 opportunity allows franchisees to make their own schedule.
What makes N2’s system unique?
The N2 system is built specifically for former corporate professionals ready to lead something of their own, not generic entrepreneurs. Our system combines:
- A proven, step-by-step launch process
- Mentorship from real leaders who’ve made the same transition
- A purpose-driven model that makes local impact profitable
- National infrastructure that handles design, marketing, and operations
It’s the most supported path to business ownership available for high-performing professionals ready to leverage their experience without starting from scratch.
Get clarity, transparency, and answers based on real data and proven experience.
Your Performance Built Their Success. Now It Can Build Yours.
You’ve hit targets, driven revenue, and delivered results year after year, but corporate structures kept a ceiling over your potential. N2 gives you the platform to turn that performance into ownership, autonomy, and equity.
No more moving goalposts.
No more politics outranking performance.
No more ceilings you didn’t choose.
Just an established system for top performers who want their effort to build their business, not someone else’s.
This is a conversation, not a commitment. We’ll look at whether this opportunity aligns with your goals and the kind of lifestyle you want to build. You’ll get full clarity on the model, the support, and how top performers use their sales skills to win early.
If you’re ready to channel your drive into a business that rewards your performance, this is your chance.