How is the Administrative Credit Card Fee for Belocal calculated?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Credit Card Fee (2) | Currently, 3% of any amount paid by a third party using our designated credit card processing platform to pay fees or other amounts owed in connection with the Publication or relating to the Franchised Business | As incurred | Your Commission payment is determined, in part, by the amount of any Administrative Credit Card Fees owed in connection with the Publication or relating to the Franchised Business. See Note 2. Third parties (including advertisers, clients, and event sponsors) may use our designated credit card processing platform to pay certain fees or other amounts in connection with the Publication (such as Ad Design Fees) or relating to the Franchised Business (such as event |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Administrative Credit Card Fee is currently 3% of any amount paid by a third party using Belocal's designated credit card processing platform. This fee applies when third parties, such as advertisers, clients, or event sponsors, use the platform to pay fees or other amounts related to the Publication or the Franchised Business. This includes payments for Ad Design Fees or amounts related to events.
The Administrative Credit Card Fee is incurred as payments are made and impacts the franchisee's commission payment. The commission payment is determined, in part, by the amount of any Administrative Credit Card Fees owed in connection with the Publication or relating to the Franchised Business.
Prospective Belocal franchisees should be aware that this fee will be deducted from their commission payments. It is important to factor this cost into financial projections, especially if a significant portion of clients are expected to pay via credit card. Franchisees should also note that the fee percentage is subject to change.