Quick Verdict · who it fits
Lifestyle Publications, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$38K - $46K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$30K
Royalty (Item 6)
7%
System size (Item 20)
233 +37
Agreement term
5 yrs
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$760,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
233
Total units open
as of December 31, 2025
21
Units opened last year
15
Units closed last year
21
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Lifestyle Publications ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
7th pct · of 114 peers
Franchise fee
36th pct · of 114 peers
System size
77th pct · of 114 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$255K - $735K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
242
Franchises analyzed
114
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Publications | Disclosed | $30K | $38K - $46K | 7% | 233 |
| Inter-State StudioSimilar price | Disclosed | $15K | $26K - $54K | 7% | 19 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Lifestyle Publications, LLC requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $37,600–$46,350, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Lifestyle Publications, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Lifestyle Publications, LLC has 233 total locations, with 37 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Lifestyle Publications, LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Lifestyle Publications, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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