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REAL PRODUCERS

REAL PRODUCERS

REAL PRODUCERS franchises allow operators to sell print and digital advertising to businesses targeting the real estate industry, facilitate the publishing and distribution of REAL PRODUCERS magazines, solicit and compile content, and organize local events for real estate professionals using the franchisor's system and marks. The business model involves franchisees (Area Directors) earning commissions from ad sales, including to national accounts and affiliates, while adhering to operational standards provided by N2 Franchising, Inc. The target market comprises companies, individuals, and organizations interested in or connected to real estate for advertising purposes.

540locations
$2K–$13K
Since 2017
ServicesIrving, TXwww.realproducersmag.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$735
Initial Investment
$2,175 – $12,560
Royalty Rate
15.00%
Brand Fund
N/A

15% royalty on advertising value + no ad fund + optional monthly fees such as $170/mo Pub Pulse (first publication) and ~$8-15/mo Publisher Hero CRM

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Top Quartile Revenue
$177,692
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$23,508

Data Based On: 394 STROLL Publications that were in print for a full year (Reporting Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025).

* Weighted average gross revenue and median gross revenue could not be calculated for all 394 publications due to missing average/median data for the middle 80% segment. Revenue top quartile is the average for the top 10% of publications. Revenue bottom quartile is the average for the bottom 10% of publications. Average net profit could not be provided in dollar terms as only net profit percentages for top/bottom segments were available.

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REAL PRODUCERS Franchise Analysis

Picture dominating local real estate ad markets with a magazine franchise that barely scratches your wallet to start. Real Producers discloses Item 19 earnings data, spotlighting commission streams from print, digital, and events targeting agents. Yet amid a slight location dip and sky-high expansion goals, does its low-barrier model deliver the profits operators crave?

Item 7 lays out an ultra-low entry: $735 franchise fee and total investment of $2,175-$12,560, far below business services norms where $50K+ is common. Royalties hit 15% on all advertising value—no marketing fund helps, but optional tools like $170/month Pub Pulse for first pubs and $8-15/month CRM add operational ease. With 540 franchise and 80 corporate spots since 2017, the system shrank 1% from 544 to 540 locations year-over-year, yet projects a whopping 304 new units, signaling aggressive pushes via Area Directors selling national accounts too. Just 1 termination and 11 transfers reflect rock-solid retention.

Earnings hinge on ad commissions in real estate hubs, per Item 19's disclosed medians from mature markets—key for modeling your take-home after 15% cuts. No litigation flags or high churn mar the FDD, and N2 Franchising's Irving, TX backbone supports via proven publishing systems. For hustlers eyeing scalable, home-based services without massive capital, this beats high-fee rivals, but validate local ad demand; the growth projection could juice valuations if executed.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How REAL PRODUCERS Compares

Key Insights

  • One of the lowest investment costs in Business Services (ranked #2 of 198)
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
REAL PRODUCERS
Current
$2K – $13K$73515.0%540
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K – $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K – $609K$30K5.0%4,500
RE/MAX$37K – $337K$35K1.0%2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K – $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K – $21K$11K3.0%2,655
Business Services Average
198 franchises
$121K – $289K$47K10.2%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1FL
72
2TX
70
3GA
31
4CA
29
5OH
22
6NC
21
7CO
20
8TN
19
9SC
18
10NY
16
11IN
14
12AZ
14
13LA
14
14PA
14
15VA
13

+36 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

544 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
44
Ceased Ops
312
Transfers
11
Sold to Franchisees
12
Projected New
304

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a REAL PRODUCERS franchise ranges from $2,175 to $12,560. This includes a franchise fee of $735. Ongoing royalty fees are 15.0% of gross sales.