Network In Action

What Network In Action does

Network In Action (NIA) is a Houston-based franchise company founded in 2015 that operates professionally-run business networking groups for small and mid-sized business owners. The company combines a proprietary web-based platform and native iOS/Android mobile applications with monthly in-person group meetings (versus traditional weekly obligations) to facilitate referral exchange, lead generation, and professional relationship building among background-checked members across 12 specified industries.

The product portfolio includes the core NIA Platform with built-in CRM, Reputation Management Software (Repman) for generating Google reviews, NIA University 24/7 tutorials, a Content Contributor publishing program, and recurring virtual events (Network With The Nation, Sales Mastery, Speaker Series). A separate sub-brand called NIAX offers a pay-for-play model where members are compensated when referred business closes, with automated commission tracking and Stripe/PayPal-powered payouts to franchise owners.

NIA generates revenue through a four-stream model: one-time franchise fees (~$35,000 per territory), 15% recurring royalties on franchisee revenue, 17% transaction commissions on NIAX closed business, and member membership fees collected by franchisees. The franchise model has scaled to 148 franchise units plus 3 corporate units across all 50 U.S. states and Canada, with 113 active groups, 171 developing groups, and 2,731 total members. The company is founder-owned, 100% debt-free, and operates with a 1–10 person corporate team.

Name

Network In Action

Legal name

Network In Action Franchise, LLC

Website

https://networkinaction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Network In Action is a Houston-based franchise company that operates professionally-run monthly business networking groups for SMB owners, combining a proprietary web and mobile platform with referral tracking, CRM, and a pay-for-play NIAX sub-brand across 148 franchise units in the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking Franchise

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interest-Based Communities (Forums & Topic Hubs) (MPACAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affiliate Marketing & Partner Networks (BPAMALAI), Affiliate & Partner Lead Generation Networks (BPAFAKAL)

Keywords

• Business networking franchise
• Referral marketing platform
• Professional networking groups
• Franchise opportunity services
• B2B referral network

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees: One-time franchise fee for new franchise owners to acquire rights to operate NIA networking groups in their territory.
2. Royalty Fees: 15% royalty on franchisee revenue. Franchisees build groups of 30-50+ business owners and pay ongoing royalties.
3. NIAX Referral Commissions: Franchise owners receive 17% upfront commission on closed business from NIAX model referrals.
4. Member Membership Fees: Fees collected from business owners who join NIA networking groups. Includes access to technology platform, CRM, and networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Network In Action is a franchised business networking organization that recruits and licenses franchise owners to build and run local NIA Groups for small business owners. Members join monthly meetings to exchange qualified business referrals using a proprietary web-based platform with companion mobile apps, while franchisees earn through one-time fees, recurring royalties, and the NIAX pay-for-play referral sub-brand.

Product overview

Network In Action (NIA) offers a suite of professional networking products and services centered around its core platform for business networking and referral facilitation. The flagship offering combines a web-based networking platform with monthly in-person group meetings, differentiating from traditional weekly-commitment networking organizations. The product portfolio includes the core NIA Platform (with built-in CRM), the NIA Mobile App (iOS/Android) for real-time referral tracking and member connectivity, NIA Groups (professionally-run monthly networking groups), Reputation Management Software (Repman) for generating reviews, Network In Action University (24/7 tutorials), Content Contributor (article publishing), and Monthly Opportunities (virtual events like Network With The Nation, Sales Mastery, and Speaker Series). Additionally, NIAX is a separate pay-for-play sub-brand where members earn compensation when referrals close, using web-based proprietary software for automated engagement and payouts. Franchise ownership opportunities are also available for building local networking businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NIAX: Pay-for-play franchise model where members who pass referrals are compensated when business closes. Franchise owners receive 17% upfront for all closed business. Features no meeting requirements and no annual commitment with 90-day opt-out option.

Products and services

• Network In Action Franchise Opportunity A turnkey franchise offering that licenses entrepreneurs to own and operate local NIA networking groups in a protected territory; targets prospective franchise buyers seeking a business-in-a-box model with corporate training, branding, technology, and ongoing support.
• NIA Groups Membership A monthly membership that gives small business owners and professionals access to a structured local networking group, including one mandatory monthly meeting, background-checked membership, CRM access, referral tracking, ROI guarantee, and inclusion in a community of 2,731 members across 113 active groups.
• NIAX Pay-for-Play Referral Affiliate An affiliate-style referral sub-brand that lets members pass referrals and earn commissions on closed business without meeting attendance requirements; designed to generate additional revenue for the network while giving franchise owners a 17% upfront share on closed NIAX referrals.
• NIA Mobile App (iOS and Android) A standalone smartphone application distributed via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that lets NIA members pass and track referrals, access networking features, and engage with the platform on iOS and Android devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 hours saved annually per member through monthly meeting model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• StripesupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processor for referral incentive payments. Used for processing transactions between members and service providers.
• PayPalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processor for referral incentive payments. Available as an alternative payment option for commission disbursements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NetworkInAction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/network-in-action-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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