At least 120 newspapers in the U.S. have shut down since January 2008. More than 21,000 jobs at 67 newspapers have vaporized in that time. 

• Are you looking for a steady source of income that you generate on your own time and on your own schedule?
• Do you want to feel that what you do for a living really matters?
• Do you want a higher quality of life for you and your family?
• Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Hometowntimes.com is offering an exceptional opportunity for just one person in your town or community. You can become the publisher of your community’s online newspaper or work to own a local site – a vibrant resource for residents to get news and information and for local businesses to market to their specific target audience.

Through our HomeTownTimes.com franchising program, we are putting experienced writers, advertising salespersons, and entrepreneurs into these influential publishing positions all across the nation—in their own towns and communities. You can embrace this opportunity without having any internet, prior business ownership, or technical experience.  A Hometowntimes.com franchise is supported by the training and hands-on experienced team available to help establish and grow your local news, information, and advertising online business. You will help drive traffic to your local businesses and support their success.

If you’ve been waiting for your ship to come in, and are motivated to work independently to captain your own ship, come join the HomeTownTimes.com franchise system. Read on to learn more about how becoming your own boss will add quality to your life and add value of your community, its residents and businesses.

You can click on the map to your left to see which markets are available to be franchised and which areas can be developed to serve you, your local business owners, organizations, and communities.  These HomeTownTimes.com online newspapers are fully supported by our expert staff, turn-key with all the training to help you succeed.  Are you ready for a business that's satisfying, allows you to work from home, enjoy more quality time with your family and neighbors? 

Contact us today to find our more about becoming a local owner/publisher in your home town.  We'll show you and support you as you build an audience and support the growth of the local community through innovative, proven advertising packages designed to build your town's business success, make your neighbors aware of the issues and events of importance to them, deliver local news that's concerns your lifestyle, and more features to keep your visitors coming back again and again. 

Want an even bigger business opportunity?  Many of the larger market sites are available for multi-location area development of the many smaller surrounding towns and communities.  Cross-selling advertising opportunities or simply an expanded market share can be managed by an entrepreneurial area developer or franchise owner.