Natural Awakenings

$NATWF500 #501
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryAdvertising Services
Locations47
Franchisee Count44
Franchise Fee$49,500
Item 7 Low$59,550
Item 7 Midpoint$72,913
Item 7 High$86,275
Royalty Fees7% of Gross Revenues or $250.00 per month, whichever is greater, plus two full pages of your Magazine for NAPC use, sale or transfer.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open6
ParentKnoWEwell, P.B.C.
Founded1993
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business32
Began Franchising1993
HQBedminster, NJ
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone239-206-2000
FDD IssuedJuly 30, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Natural Awakenings magazines, publishing free, local, community print and digital magazines focused on natural lifestyles, organic and healthy foods, sustainable living, and whole health.

Franchisees must use specified computer hardware and software, including Adobe, Microsoft Office, and CRM software, with estimated initial costs between $2,100 and $3,500. NAPC is developing a proprietary enterprise-wide operations system expected to roll out in 2024.

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Natural Awakenings magazines, publishing free, local, community print and digital magazines focused on natural lifestyles, organic and healthy foods, sustainable living, and whole health.

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