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City Publications Franchise Group
Give businesses in your community the sizzle to sell their products or services — the sizzle of direct mail. City Publications is a marketing company that generates high-quality sales leads for its clients. In the company's words, "By using 4-color glossy postcards we showcase the most exclusive and unique products and services throughout each metropolitan area targeted to the most active consumer — the affluent homeowner!" The company sends a quarterly marketing campaign to a qualified list of homeowners in each targeted area. Franchisees receive training and support, including materials to help market the company's services, and a customized database of 2,500 local and national businesses.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1996 |
| Franchising since | 2002 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 5% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 83 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 80 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 78 | 1 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $92,650 - $267,850 |
| Franchise Fee | $89,000 - $250,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
| Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $125,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |

