When will Belocal assign a monthly deadline for advertising and content submission to the franchisee after the first issue is published?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal will assign a monthly deadline for advertising and content submission within 30 days after the franchisee's first issue is published. This deadline will be communicated to the franchisee in writing.

This means that a new Belocal franchisee can expect to receive a specific date each month by which all advertising materials and content must be submitted to Belocal. This deadline is important because it dictates when the franchisee can expect to receive commission payments, if any, which Belocal states will be paid within 30 days following the assigned deadline.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand and adhere to these deadlines to ensure timely publication of their issues and to facilitate prompt commission payments. Missing the deadline could potentially result in delays or other penalties as outlined in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual, as Belocal reserves the right to require the franchisee to pay a missed deadline fee if content is not submitted on time.