Weekly Newspaper for Sale
Business Description
Established Weekly Newspaper Business - Serving Central Alberta Since 1995
This turnkey publication operates across four distinct territories, reaching over 50,000 weekly readers through strategic placement in restaurants, salons, clinics, and high-traffic community locations. The franchise-based business has built a loyal advertiser base over nearly three decades of consistent operation.
Business Highlights:
• Strong recurring revenue from repeat local advertisers
• Exclusive advertising categories providing competitive advantage
• Low overhead home-based operation with minimal staffing
• Established distribution network across Central Alberta
• Professional website with online edition capabilities
Financial Performance:
• Annual Revenue: $130,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $25,000
• Asking Price: $130,000 (1.0x revenue multiple)
• Inventory ($10,000) included in purchase price
• Seller financing available for qualified buyers
Assets Included:
• Rights to four Central Alberta publishing territories
• Commercial-grade printer valued at $15,000
• Complete client database and advertising templates
• Professionally designed website platform
• Branded distribution infrastructure
• FF&E valued at $35,000
Operational Structure:
• Home-based business model
• 2 employees plus subcontractor network
• Flexible scheduling ideal for owner-operator
• Minimal overhead with strong profit margins
Growth Opportunities:
• Digital advertising package development
• Geographic expansion into adjacent markets
• Advertising rate optimization
• Additional territory franchising potential
The seller provides comprehensive transition support including 4-6 weeks hands-on training covering ad design workflow, distribution processes, client relationships, and operational guidance.
This community-focused publication offers consistent cash flow, established market presence, and significant growth potential for a motivated buyer with sales experience. The business benefits from limited direct competition due to its hyperlocal focus and category exclusivity arrangements with advertisers.
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a lifestyle business with community impact, flexible hours, and proven revenue streams in the stable print media market.
This turnkey publication operates across four distinct territories, reaching over 50,000 weekly readers through strategic placement in restaurants, salons, clinics, and high-traffic community locations. The franchise-based business has built a loyal advertiser base over nearly three decades of consistent operation.
Business Highlights:
• Strong recurring revenue from repeat local advertisers
• Exclusive advertising categories providing competitive advantage
• Low overhead home-based operation with minimal staffing
• Established distribution network across Central Alberta
• Professional website with online edition capabilities
Financial Performance:
• Annual Revenue: $130,000
• Cash Flow (SDE): $25,000
• Asking Price: $130,000 (1.0x revenue multiple)
• Inventory ($10,000) included in purchase price
• Seller financing available for qualified buyers
Assets Included:
• Rights to four Central Alberta publishing territories
• Commercial-grade printer valued at $15,000
• Complete client database and advertising templates
• Professionally designed website platform
• Branded distribution infrastructure
• FF&E valued at $35,000
Operational Structure:
• Home-based business model
• 2 employees plus subcontractor network
• Flexible scheduling ideal for owner-operator
• Minimal overhead with strong profit margins
Growth Opportunities:
• Digital advertising package development
• Geographic expansion into adjacent markets
• Advertising rate optimization
• Additional territory franchising potential
The seller provides comprehensive transition support including 4-6 weeks hands-on training covering ad design workflow, distribution processes, client relationships, and operational guidance.
This community-focused publication offers consistent cash flow, established market presence, and significant growth potential for a motivated buyer with sales experience. The business benefits from limited direct competition due to its hyperlocal focus and category exclusivity arrangements with advertisers.
Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a lifestyle business with community impact, flexible hours, and proven revenue streams in the stable print media market.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 30
- Employees
- 2
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Home-based business with no leased property. Includes 1 commercial printer, 1 commercial press, 1 commercial folding machine, branded distribution folders, ad templates, client database, and an established website with online edition platform.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Well-known publication with exclusive advertising zones. It faces limited direct competition due to its print visibility, hyperlocal reach, and category exclusivity for advertisers.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth potential includes digital ad packages, expanding into nearby towns, increasing ad rates, or franchising new territories. A buyer with sales experience could double revenue with minimal cost increases.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is pursuing new business ventures and wants to focus on other entrepreneur
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide 4–6 weeks of hands-on training, including ad design workflow, distribution process, client transition support, and operational guidance.
- Financing Options
- Seller open to discussing partial vendor financing for qualified buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2393179
- Listing Views
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