How much did City Publications spend on advertising and promotion in 2024?

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the financial statements of City Publications Franchise Group, Inc. do not explicitly state the total amount spent on advertising and promotion for the year ended December 31, 2024. While the document includes financial statements and an independent auditor's report, it does not break down specific advertising and promotion expenses. Note 3 does mention that the company provided management and advertising services to its affiliate HHCI, LLC, but this refers to services provided to the affiliate, not the franchisor's overall advertising expenditure. The FDD also mentions cooperative and internet advertising, but does not specify the franchisor's expenditure. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the exact amount City Publications spent on advertising and promotion in 2024 from the provided excerpts. A prospective franchisee should directly ask the franchisor for detailed advertising expenditure information to fully understand the franchisor's financial commitment to advertising and promotion. This information is crucial for evaluating the potential marketing support a franchisee can expect.