City Lifestyle

$CLTFF500 #501
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryPrinting/Marketing Services
Locations184
Franchisee Count152
Franchise Fee$15,000
Item 7 Low$22,600
Item 7 Midpoint$26,850
Item 7 High$31,100
Royalty Fees7% of the Advertising Value
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open
ParentLifestyle Media Holdings, LLC
Founded2009
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business17
Began Franchising2020
HQKansas City, MO
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(913) 599-4300
FDD IssuedMay 1, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2024 🔒
Franchisor

Lifestyle Publications, LLC offers franchises for the publication of community-focused, monthly magazines that serve homeowners and community stakeholders in targeted regions. Independent Publishers sell print advertising and develop content for magazines distributed in their communities.

Franchisees are required to purchase a computer that meets the franchisor's specifications and use designated software. The franchisor also provides manuals and requires the use of specific email accounts.

Lifestyle Publications, LLC offers franchises for the publication of community-focused, monthly magazines that serve homeowners and community stakeholders in targeted regions. Independent Publishers sell print advertising and develop content for magazines distributed in their communities.

Read City Lifestyle’s complete May 1, 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,850 brands on FranDeals.

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