CITY PUBLICATIONS

InvestmentN/AFeeN/ALocationsN/A

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Investment

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Locations

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Financial Requirements

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Initial Investment RangeN/A

Royalty RateN/A

Brand FundN/A

Franchise Stats

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Corporate LocationsN/A

States OperatingN/A

Franchising SinceN/A

FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

How CITY PUBLICATIONS Compares to Other Business Services Franchises

Franchise	Investment Range	Franchise Fee	Royalty	Locations
CITY PUBLICATIONS Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K - $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K - $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K - $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K - $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K - $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
Business Services Average 187 franchises	$118K - $285K	$46K	10.4%	-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CITY PUBLICATIONS franchisees (2015 - 2024)

Total Loans

Average Loan Amount

$206,960

Total Loan Volume

$2,069,600

Default Rate

20.0%

Loans by Year

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation CasesN/A

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

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Reacquired by Franchisor

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Ceased Operations (Other)

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System Transfers

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Sold to Franchisees

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Projected New Franchises

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get an SBA loan for a CITY PUBLICATIONS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for CITY PUBLICATIONS franchises. Historical data shows 10 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for CITY PUBLICATIONS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $206,960. The historical default rate is 20.0%.

Is CITY PUBLICATIONS a good franchise to buy?

Whether CITY PUBLICATIONS is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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