NTV360 is expanding rapidly with a franchise model that challenges many of the assumptions traditionally associated with franchising. Instead of requiring storefronts, large staffs or costly equipment investments, the company focuses on localized digital advertising networks built through partnerships with community businesses such as cafés, gyms and salons.
Franchisees place digital screens inside participating venues and generate recurring revenue by selling advertising space to nearby businesses. The model is designed around local relationship-building rather than conventional retail operations, giving operators a lower-cost entry point into franchising while creating advertising opportunities targeted toward audiences in physical community spaces.
Since launching in 2022, NTV360 has expanded to more than 41 franchise locations by 2025, reflecting growing interest in flexible business models tied to recurring income streams. According to Todd Bourgeois, who oversees franchise development, the company’s growth strategy is driven by increasing screen placement and advertiser participation within local markets. Some screens, the company said, are capable of generating more than $10,000 annually in advertising revenue.
Unlike many traditional franchise systems, NTV360 operates on a flat monthly fee structure without percentage-based royalty payments. Company leadership says the model appeals to entrepreneurs who are comfortable building business relationships and maintaining ongoing engagement with local commercial communities. Franchisees also receive operational guidance, coaching and sales support as they expand their advertising networks.
As emerging franchise brands continue scaling across multiple territories, centralized operational resources are becoming increasingly important for maintaining consistency and communication. Platforms such as Gorilla Dash offer Knowledge Base capabilities that enable franchise operators to organize training materials, operational procedures and strategic guidance within a structured digital environment as networks grow.
For NTV360, the expansion reflects broader shifts within franchising toward leaner operational models and community-driven revenue strategies. It also highlights how newer franchise concepts are combining localized engagement with scalable infrastructure to compete in an increasingly diversified franchise landscape.