Choosing the right franchise opportunity is one of the most important business decisions an entrepreneur can make. In 2025, The N2 Company and our portfolio of magazine brands earned widespread national recognition for franchisee satisfaction, culture, innovation, design excellence, and social impact, validating us as one of the strongest franchise opportunities in the country.
For aspiring magazine publishers, local entrepreneurs, future franchise owners, or even salespeople seeking a better opportunity, these awards are more than accolades. They’re proof points that launching an N2 business is a smart, sustainable, and well-supported investment.
Here’s a closer look at the awards The N2 Company earned in 2025, and what each one signals for prospective entrepreneurs.
National Franchise Rankings That Highlight N2’s Business Model
Entrepreneur Magazine: Recognizing a Scalable, Low-Cost Magazine Franchise
Entrepreneur magazine named Stroll, our flagship magazine brand, among its top franchise opportunities, including:
- Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises Under $50K
- Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur-Verified Franchise
- Entrepreneur’s Hot Franchises to Own in Business Services
These honors highlight what our 500+ N2 franchise owners already know: our publishing franchises offer a low-cost entry point, a proven operational model, and strong brand credibility. For entrepreneurs seeking a magazine publishing franchise without the overhead of traditional publishing, this recognition underscores N2’s competitive advantage. And earning a coveted spot on the Franchise Times Top 400 Franchises list adds further proof.
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Franchisee Satisfaction & Culture: Awards Based on Real Owner Feedback
Franchise Business Review Honors
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is one of the most trusted authorities in franchising because its rankings are based on verified third-party franchisee satisfaction surveys.
In 2025, we were recognized as one of the:
- Top Franchises for Women
- Top Franchises for Franchisee Satisfaction
- Top Low-Cost Franchises
- Most Innovative Franchises
- Top Franchises for Culture
FBR also honored one of our outstanding franchisees — Sam Kantrow of New Haven & Middlesex Real Producers — with a Franchise Rock Star Award in the Freshman category, recognizing exceptional owners who have operated their franchise for less than two years.
→ Read more about Sam’s recognition on FBR’s blog!
For prospective franchise owners evaluating opportunities, these awards signal that N2 invests in aspects that matter for franchisee success:
- Ongoing training and support
- Systems that empower owners
- A collaborative, people-first culture
- Innovation that keeps brands and products relevant and competitive
Innovation, Impact, and Long-Term Brand Strength
Newsweek & Inc. Recognition
N2’s impact extends beyond franchising rankings.
In 2025, we earned recognition on:
- Newsweek’s Excellence Index 1000
- Inc.’s Best in Business – Best Social Good Category
Every award won is a huge source of pride for us, but these two recognitions floored us. They highlight different aspects of The N2 Company. Still, both reflect our strong commitment to strengthening local communities, supporting small businesses, and creating media platforms that generate both profit and purpose. These are all things that today’s mission-driven entrepreneurs appreciate. The Inc. Best in Business win holds a special place in our heart (and our trophy case). We earned that highly competitive honor due to our decade-long commitment to fighting human trafficking and utilizing our products and profits to make a massive impact in this global fight.
→ Learn more about our giving program, N2GIVES.
Award-Winning Magazine Design That Helps Franchise Owners Win Locally
In a crowded digital landscape, professionally designed print and digital publications still stand out… especially when quality is recognized on a national level. We are incredibly proud of our internal team of graphic designers who create compelling, industry-leading magazine and ad design to support our 500+ franchise owners. And it’s not only our franchisees, readers, or advertising partners who take notice.
In 2025, N2’s graphic design team earned top honors from:
APEX Awards for Publishing & Ad Design
- APEX Grand Award for Ad Design
- APEX Award of Excellence in Print Design
Graphic Design USA Awards
- Five awards for magazine design across all five N2 flagship brands
- Three awards for ad design
For magazine franchise owners, these design awards translate directly to:
- Higher advertiser confidence
- Stronger brand perception in local markets
- Publications that command attention and loyalty
Combine our award-winning graphic design with our state-of-the-art print facility, and you get custom-made, hyperlocal magazines that are free to readers, yet on par with paid-for national subscription magazines.
→ Learn more about N2’s cutting-edge Texas-based print facility.
Considering a Franchise? Here’s Why These Awards Matter
Each recognition we earned in 2025 reinforces the same concept: N2 is a smart choice for aspiring business owners.
It’s easy for us to tout that we’re a low-cost franchise model with strong earning potential. Or a franchise with top industry owner satisfaction ratings and retention. Or that our culture is built firmly around support, connection, impact, and growth potential. But when prospective owners conduct their research (as they absolutely should), claims from a company don’t hold the same level of credibility as recognition from trusted, vetted national organizations.
The N2 Company earns many awards. We may just be the “winning-est” franchise organization in the nation. For entrepreneurs seeking a proven business model that allows them to build relationships in their community and run a business with real impact, N2’s award-winning franchise opportunity continues to stand out.
Build Your Future with an Award-Winning Magazine Franchise
If you’re exploring franchise opportunities or looking for a business that blends entrepreneurship, creativity, and community impact, N2’s 2025 award wins offer powerful third-party validation.
Launching an N2 publication business means joining a franchise system recognized nationally for excellence, innovation, and franchise owner success.
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