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Publish hyperlocal community stories while operating a home-based business.

Brand overview
Towne Post Network is a local business directory and community magazine publisher delivering hyperlocal news, events, and stories to communities across Indiana and Kentucky. Founded in 2003 by Tom Britt near Indianapolis, the brand launched its franchise system in 2016. The network features multiple regional publications that highlight local people, businesses, and community updates, giving franchise owners a recognized platform to serve their neighborhoods.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
Why choose
Enjoy the freedom of a home-based business with a turn-key, cloud-based platform and no retail office overhead. Benefit from exclusive, protected territories and a network of franchisees cross-selling into your magazines. Leverage a proven, multi-channel model combining print, digital, and social media to operate as a full local marketing agency. Join a system with a track record of year-over-year growth every year since launching as a franchise in 2016, even through the 2020 pandemic.
Average Net Per territory
Our Founder Club franchisees earned an average of over $400,000 in 2025 each.
Training & support
Receive six days of onsite and classroom training before launch. Start-up services include territory selection analytics, social media establishment, geo-targeted website setup, vendor negotiations, proforma spreadsheets, and a franchise operations manual. Ongoing support is provided via the TownePost University app. A transparent, real-time cloud-based back office handles invoicing, editorial management, monthly financial reporting, website maintenance, social media responsiveness, and new product development. Existing magazine converters receive no-cost conversion, lower overhead, ongoing training for you and future staff, and assistance when you are ready to sell.
Ideal candidate
We are looking for a community-connected, self-motivated, and driven individual with a B2B sales background who enjoys networking and building local business relationships. If you thrive on making connections and want to be the voice of your town, this is the perfect fit.