MEDIA FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP

Own your city's media brand.

Becoming a City Lifestyle publisher means owning a real business, becoming the most connected person in your city, and building an asset. We handle design, printing, distribution, and tech. You handle your local community relationships.
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250+ markets | 38 states | 6M+ readers

publisher stories

They started exactly where you are.

CORPORATE EXIT
"I'm home for dinner every night."
Rachel Schaffner,
NBTX City Lifestyle · Franchise Owner
STAY-AT-HOME PARENT
"My life is a lot fuller now."
Barbara Ireland,
Celina, Frisco, and Texoma City Lifestyle · Franchise Owner
MILITARY VETERAN
"We really can become the storytellers of our community."
Will Riveria,
Dripping Springs City Lifestyle · Franchise Owner
FAMILY FOCUSED
"I'm present with my family, have the flexibility of being there for my kids."
Tara Bove,
Boerne City Lifestyle · Franchise Owner
SEEKING FLEXIBILITY
"... to have a flexible schedule where we work from home means we never have to miss anything."
Jake and Tiffany Slowinski,
Bridgewater & Somerset Hills City Lifestyle · Franchise Owner
CORPORATE EXIT
Rachel S.
STAY-AT-HOME PARENT
Barbara I.
MILITARY VETERAN
Will R.
FAMILY FOCUSED
Tara B.
SEEKING FLEXIBILITY
Jake and Tiffany S.

A proven system. Backed by real numbers

When you launch your market, you get the platform, reputation, and buying power of one of the fastest-growing media companies in the country.
Inc. 5000
Named one of America's fastest-growing companies 8 of the last 9 years
2M MONTHLY CIRCULATION
More than Vogue, Newsweek, or Vanity Fair
1 PUBLISHER PER MARKET
Your territory is exclusive. Once a market is claimed, it's closed.
6–8 WEEKS
Typical time from signing to your first issue*
*Timing varies by market and effort.

Let's talk about your community.

Schedule a 15-minute call to discuss your goals and see if a City Lifestyle franchise is the right next step for you. Tap the calendar to select a time.
17 YEARS, ONE MODEL
Publishers build recurring revenue through long-term partnerships with local businesses. The same model since 2009, refined but never replaced.
NO MEDIA EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Publishers are connectors, not journalists. You champion local businesses and tell your neighbors' stories. We handle design, printing, distribution, and tech.

The Power of a Complete Platform

Unlock multiple revenue streams with our multi-channel model. While our community magazines open doors and build prestige, our digital advertising drives frequency and conversion. This gives you a competitive advantage: a comprehensive marketing solution that local businesses can’t find anywhere else.

Targeted Reach

We deliver your message to the most coveted mailboxes and the most relevant screens. By combining curated print distribution with data-driven digital targeting, we guarantee 360-degree visibility.

Full-Funnel Engagement

Your print product captures attention in the living room with a tactile, luxury experience, while your digital inventory drives immediate clicks and conversion on the go.

Credibility & Trust

Our high-quality print publication lends authority to your business. This 'halo effect' amplifies the performance of your digital ads, making your online presence feel verified and locally trusted.

Built-In Client Retention

The magazine stays on the coffee table for weeks, while digital ads deliver daily frequency. This combination of long-term shelf life and daily repetition delivers the results that keep clients renewing.
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Where You Can Find Us

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Ask us anything.

Making a career change is a big decision. Here are straight answers to the most common questions about the business model.
Is City Lifestyle a franchise?
Yes. City Lifestyle is a media franchise where publishers own and operate a monthly community magazine and its companion digital platform in a protected territory. The model has run the same way since 2009 and now includes more than 250 magazines in 38 states, reaching over 6 million readers each month. Each market has one publisher. Once a territory is claimed, it's closed. Corporate handles design, editorial, printing, distribution, and technology, so publishers focus on their community rather than production.
What does a City Lifestyle publisher actually do?
A City Lifestyle publisher builds relationships with local business owners and sells the advertising partnerships for both the magazine and digital solutions such as paid social media marketing and more. Most of those partnerships are annual, so the book of business renews rather than starting over each month. Publishers also champion local stories and become the most connected person in their city. Editorial layout, ad design, printing, and mailing are handled by the corporate team for every issue, which means a publisher's calendar is spent in the community, not in production.
Do I need media, sales, or publishing experience to own a City Lifestyle magazine?
No. The majority of City Lifestyle publishers do have media, publishing, or journalism experience. This is a relationship business, and the writing, design, and production are handled at headquarters. Most successful publishers come from medical sales, corporate leadership, education, real estate, and military service. What they share is comfort meeting new people, follow-through, and a desire to build something of their own in the community they already live in.
Can I run a City Lifestyle franchise from home?
Yes. City Lifestyle is a home-based business with no storefront, inventory, or build-out required. Publishers work their territory from home and spend most of their time meeting local business owners in the community, on a schedule they set. Because production and distribution are handled at the corporate level, there is no facility to staff or manage. Many publishers chose the model specifically for the flexibility to be present with their families while building an asset of their own.
What training and support do City Lifestyle publishers get?
City Lifestyle publishers are paired with a dedicated Launch Coach from signing through their first issue, which typically publishes 6 to 8 weeks after signing, depending on the market. Training continues after launch through City Lifestyle University, regional events, and the annual national conference, and every publisher works from the same CRM and sales portal used across the network. You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself.

What makes someone successful?

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You're a Relationship Builder.

You understand that business happens face-to-face. You are ready to leverage your network to build a client base, leaving the editorial work to us.

You're Results-Driven.

You aren't looking for a hobby. You have clear financial goals and the drive to build a scalable asset that generates real return on investment.

You Value Autonomy.

You are ready to trade the corporate 9-to-5 for a schedule you control. You want the freedom to prioritize family and life without capping income.

You Care About Community Impact.

You want to be a central figure in your community’s success, helping local businesses grow and championing the stories that define your city.

You're Open to Growth.

You are coachable and ready to execute a proven system. You bring the local hustle; we provide the national platform and training.

You Want to Build Equity.

You are done building someone else's dream. You are ready to build a saleable business asset that reflects your vision and hard work.

This is your moment.

The only thing standing between you and the life you want is taking the first step.
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During the calendar year ended December 31, 2022, the average commission paid to 66 publishers with a single magazine was $118,234. Of those 66 publishers, 26 publishers (40%) met or exceeded the average commissions, which ranged from $413,358 to $33,493 per publisher. “Commissions” is equal to the total cash received for each magazine minus the costs. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See Item 19 of the FDD for more information.

*This number may increase due to travel costs, elective services, local labor costs, etc.