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Business Services · Advertising

City Publications- Decades of Proven Experience - As an established brand with over 25 years of experience, we have an extensive track record of proven success. With extensive knowledge of the advertising industry, City Publications has become recognized as experts in client acquisition and lead generation. - We’re Always Innovating - Even though we’ve been in the industry for quite some time, we’re always looking for opportunities to enhance our model and enrich the businesses of our owners. Recent additions to our toolkit include QR code integrations for our owners to track engagement with mail pieces and direct traffic to the websites of their clients. - We Empower Our Owners - Here at City Publications, we have a palpable culture centered around information-sharing and empowering each individual franchise owner to succeed in their specific markets. We are NOT a cookie-cutter franchise family. - We’re here for the long haul! - When the world shut down in 2020, our owners were able to work in-spite of cancelled home shows and networking groups. In fact, most of the typical home show vendors turned to City Publications to reach their audiences who could no longer attend the large networking gatherings. Small businesses also turned to their local City Publications owners to help them reach out to their customer base during lockdowns and restrictions. City Publications has continued to withstand the test of time and national crises like 9/11, the Great Recession, and now, a global pandemic. - We’re Privately Held - The fact that City Publications is privately held is quickly becoming a rarity in the franchising industry. We invite you to learn about our culture, our team, our philosophies, and discover what makes City Publications different!

Home-BasedSemi-AbsenteeVetFranSBA Approved
Total Investment

$120K - $250K

Franchise Fee

$89K

Royalty

6%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About City Publications

- Decades of Proven Experience - As an established brand with over 25 years of experience, we have an extensive track record of proven success. With extensive knowledge of the advertising industry, City Publications has become recognized as experts in client acquisition and lead generation. - We’re Always Innovating - Even though we’ve been in the industry for quite some time, we’re always looking for opportunities to enhance our model and enrich the businesses of our owners. Recent additions to our toolkit include QR code integrations for our owners to track engagement with mail pieces and direct traffic to the websites of their clients. - We Empower Our Owners - Here at City Publications, we have a palpable culture centered around information-sharing and empowering each individual franchise owner to succeed in their specific markets. We are NOT a cookie-cutter franchise family. - We’re here for the long haul! - When the world shut down in 2020, our owners were able to work in-spite of cancelled home shows and networking groups. In fact, most of the typical home show vendors turned to City Publications to reach their audiences who could no longer attend the large networking gatherings. Small businesses also turned to their local City Publications owners to help them reach out to their customer base during lockdowns and restrictions. City Publications has continued to withstand the test of time and national crises like 9/11, the Great Recession, and now, a global pandemic. - We’re Privately Held - The fact that City Publications is privately held is quickly becoming a rarity in the franchising industry. We invite you to learn about our culture, our team, our philosophies, and discover what makes City Publications different!

City Publication is a lead generation, customer acquisition model. Heavy relationship, client involvement. ACE program (Accelerated Client Enrollment) using propitiatory methods to ramp up the new franchisee quickly. Once established this is very much a lifestyle business. Everything at City Publications is based on quality. This has been our benchmark since day one. We put quality first in every aspect of our business, from our high caliber printing to our world-class corporate team and top-notch franchisees to hand-picked mail boxes. As a franchise owner our corporate office will guide you as your business grows. This hands on approach is why our candidates make their final decision when visiting our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Meet our team and see for yourself why our impeccable support and industry knowledge makes City Publications such a great lifestyle opportunity investment.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Self-startersWell-connected in their communities or looking to build strong ties within their communitiesA natural at building long-lasting relationshipsSomeone who understands the art of the deal
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$89K
Royalty6%
Total investment$120K - $250K
Liquid capital required$120K
Net worth requirement$300K
Year founded1996
Year began franchising2002
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableFlorida, Texas, California, Colorado, New York, Arizona, Maryland, Minnesota
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1996
Franchising since
2002
Liquid capital
$120K min
Net worth
$300K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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