Does a City Publications franchisee maintain rights to their area if the population increases?

According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee maintains rights to their exclusive territory even if the population within that area increases. The territory is initially defined by zip codes and consists of approximately 100,000 homes of appropriate market value, based on the most recent U.S. Census data at the time of designation.

This means that if the population grows within the franchisee's zip codes, the franchisee benefits from the increased potential customer base without losing their exclusive rights. However, the franchisee is required to confine its distribution of card packs to this exclusive territory.

While franchisees can solicit advertisements from businesses outside their territory, the advertisements must target consumers within their designated area. This ensures that City Publications franchisees can capitalize on population growth within their territories while adhering to the franchisor's guidelines for territory management and advertising practices.