Lifestyle Publications
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $46,350 – $46,350 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | MO |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Lifestyle Publications, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-04-30 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 233 (Item 20, p.47) |
| Brand website | https://www.citylifestyle.com/ |
About Lifestyle Publications
However, we and our affiliates reserve the right to offer City Lifestyle franchises in the future. You are required to operate your Franchised Business according to the methods, standards, designs, 2026 Lifestyle Publications FDD 2 82331668v6 specifications and requirements that we designate,… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 183 | 2 | 185 |
| 2024 | 212 | 2 | 214 |
| 2025 | 233 | 3 | 236 |
Source: Item 20, p.47 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 35 (Item 20, p.47-54 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 55 (Item 20, p.41 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 1 (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.13 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Four consent orders with state regulators (WA, MD, MN, CA) regarding franchise registration violations, and one settled class action in California regarding employee misclassification and wage claims. (Item 3, p.12-13 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $379,735 (Item 19, p.37 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $371,016 (Item 19, p.37 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $202,590 – $1,181,440 (Item 19, p.37 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.34 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.34 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 4 months (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The franchisee is granted the right to operate in a specific Community defined by primary zip codes, typically containing approximately 6,500 residences. The franchisor does not have the right to unilaterally alter the Community, and the franchisee cannot relocate it. (Item 12, p.29 of the FDD)
Training: We will provide an Initial Training Program in the operation of the Franchised Business for your Principal Operator. (Item 11, p.23 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Updates to Manuals
- Telephone conference calls and in-person conferences
- Advertising assistance and sales advice
- Approved supplier list and support
- Digital Advertising Program support
Source: Item 11, p.23 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Kansas City, MO (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 17 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 6 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Lifestyle Media Holdings, LLC (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 5 years (Item 17, p.34 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.36 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 2 (Item 20, p.45 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Lifestyle Publications directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Next steps with Lifestyle Publications
Put Lifestyle Publications on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.