London-based independent publisher Nani Media House (NMH) is taking its publishing model global, opening a limited number of franchise territories for operators looking to build a media business without establishing their own editorial and production infrastructure.
Founded by Dr Marina Nani and Darie Nani, NMH has built a portfolio of print and digital publications centred on positive and success-driven storytelling. Its portfolio includes Sovereign Magazine, Rich Woman Magazine, Rich Books Magazine, The Quantum of Light, Rich Man Magazine, Rich Monday Paper and Rich Mom.
The franchise model is built around a centralised production system. NMH says its London team manages editorial production, writing, design, layout, publishing and syndication, while franchisees focus on developing local commercial relationships, securing advertising and sponsorship opportunities and growing their territory.
A key selling point is the distribution network. Franchise publications are intended for placement through international airports, airline networks, newsstands and bookstore chains, alongside hotels, embassies and premium retail locations. NMH is also positioning its digital distribution and Google News presence as an additional channel for franchise territories.
Each franchise includes Rich Monday Paper, a weekly publication running for 52 editions a year, plus one quarterly magazine selected by the franchisee. Available titles include Rich Woman, Rich Man, Rich Mom, Rich Dad and Rich Travel. That creates a potential publishing schedule of 56 editions and 56 front covers a year for a territory.
The commercial model starts at £150,000 for a franchise territory, with larger national or wider territories requiring investment of up to £450,000, depending on their scope and reach. NMH says the franchise carries no royalty or marketing-fund fees, while franchisees retain 70% of orders they generate for advertising, cover features, Executive Contributor placements and event sponsorships. The remaining 30% goes to NMH for editorial production and distribution support.
As part of its launch offer, NMH is giving franchisees who pay for one year an additional two years of operations and distribution at no extra cost, providing three years of coverage in total. The company says the renewal price will also be fixed after the initial three-year term.
The model is aimed at commercially experienced entrepreneurs rather than publishing specialists. NMH says applicants should have a minimum net worth of £400,000 and at least £150,000 in liquid capital, although previous media experience is not required.
The company is targeting expansion across North America, Europe, the Middle East and other international markets, with territories being allocated selectively.
The move gives NMH a franchise structure that separates editorial production from territory-level commercial development. Instead of requiring each franchisee to build a newsroom, the publisher provides the content and production platform while partners concentrate on monetisation and market development.
For NMH, the strategy is designed to turn its existing publishing infrastructure and distribution relationships into a scalable international franchise network. For investors, the proposition sits at the intersection of media, advertising, publishing and franchise ownership, with the physical distribution of print products remaining central to the model despite the industry’s broader shift toward digital consumption.
NMH says its editorial proposition is built around “Good News” journalism, focusing on achievements, business success and positive stories rather than predominantly negative news coverage.
With international territories now available, the company is positioning the franchise as an opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking an established publishing platform with centralised production and multiple commercial channels, rather than starting a publication from scratch.
