Gary & Misti Guertin

Treasure Coast & Bahamas Co-Publishers

Both of us were acquainted with Coastal Angler Magazine as advertisers before entertaining the opportunity to become franchise owners. The transition to ownership was easy, training and support materials are readily available, and the Coastal Angler Magazine culture is an easy one to adopt. Owning the Bahamas franchise allows us to capitalize on our existing relationships in the country, spread the fishing-boating-conservation message, and spend more time on the water, while financially profiting from doing what we love!

Mark Alberghini

Charlotte Co-Publisher

Thank you for encouraging me to acquire the Charlotte franchise. I am absolutely having a ball running the magazine. I don’t believe there’s any other profession that I would ever want to be involved in. Looking back, I can’t believe I was so nervous about putting my first edition together. You and everyone else at the corporate office were correct. It wasn’t that difficult and now after getting several editions under my belt, it’s actually kind of fun.

I thought you should know that everywhere I go, almost every day someone comes up to me and says:

Man I love your magazine!

Thanks again for the good training and solid support. I really feel like I’m part of something special.

Phil Prevoir

Sarasota Co-Publisher

I’ve owned my Coastal Angler Franchise for over 3 years. Prior to that, I was Principal & Managing Director of a Financial Services Company for 25+ Years. I love having the ability to interface with many different types of businesses, develop advertising strategies to help clients grow their brand and business, network with many different types of industry leaders, and being part of the solution to my clients’ success.

I’m fortunate to be part of an industry that allows me to work in the field that I personally enjoy – boating & fishing – while having complete control over how I grow my business, branding myself within my community, and having a product that no one else has – national, regional, and local content that I constantly hear our readership say:

I love your magazine!

Being a part of this franchise system provides the opportunity to be part of a respected National publication without trying to produce or reinvent the content that we publish as a group. It would be impossible to replicate a publication with so much diversification and information that our readership looks forward to each month.

This franchise system has allowed an exit strategy for me from my Financial Services business while providing a method to start up a new enjoyable and financially rewarding business quickly.

Nadeen Welch

Fort Myers & Naples Co-Publisher

I’ve owned the Fort Myers edition of Coastal Angler Magazine for a little over three years. Before that I worked in the insurance and teaching fields. I love that this job gives me the opportunity to get out and meet new people on a regular basis. I don’t like being in an office every day from 9:00-5:00. There are no meetings every Friday afternoon like in my previous jobs.

You’re your own boss.

You get out of it what you put into it. If you work hard, you get to reap the rewards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous publishing experience to become a Coastal Angler Magazine franchise partner?

No, we will train you on all aspects of running your business such as operating procedures, magazine layout, and sales.

Do I need to be an angler to become a franchise partner?

No, but a love of the outdoors in preferred.

Do I need previous advertising sales experience to run a successful Coastal Angler Magazine franchise?

No, we will train you on advertising sales

What are the initial franchise fees and royalty fees?

All new markets are $22k and the royalty is 8% of your gross local ad revenue.

What type of training will I receive as a new franchise partner?

You will receive three days of training at Coastal Angler Magazine University, plus periodical regional sales training.

Does Coastal Angler Magazine offer financing?

Not at this time.

How soon can I launch my first edition?

Our proven systems can enable you to launch your first edition in as little as two weeks after training.

Will I have a protected territory?

Yes, your franchise territory is defined by county lines and will be specified in your Franchise Agreement.

How do I get started?

Complete the Request for Consideration form and a Franchise Developer will contact you.

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