How Reality Television Shows Earn Massive Profits
8. Spin-Offs and Franchise Expansion
A highly successful reality show is rarely left alone; the network will immediately attempt to expand the universe through spin-offs and new franchise installments. These spin-offs—whether following a minor character, a contestant’s post-show life, or a different competition theme (e.g., The Bachelor leads to The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise)—immediately benefit from the parent show's established audience. Each new series represents a new production slate, which translates into a fresh opportunity for prime-time ad sales, new sponsorships, and additional licensing deals, significantly multiplying the franchise's total revenue generation.
