What was the average commission for Belocal Publication 1 in year one?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Yearly | One | Two | Three | Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | Publication 1 | Publications 2 | Publications 3 | Publications 4 |
| Avg. for | $132,850.00 | $188,023.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Top 10% | ||||
| Median for | $118,903.00 | $188,023.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Top 10% | ||||
| High/Low in | $198,956.00/ | $188,023.00/ | $65,425.00/ | $253,056.00/ |
| $102,524.00 | $188,023.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 | |
| Top 10% | ||||
| Avg. for | $9,239.00 | $99,395.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
| Median for | $7,197.00 | $99,395.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
| High/Low in | $19,067.00/ | $99,395.00/ | $65,425.00/ | $253,056.00/ |
| -$1,953.00 | $99,395.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 | |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 55–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average yearly commission for Publication 1 among the top 10% was $132,850.00. The median for the top 10% was $118,903.00, with a high of $198,956.00 and a low of $102,524.00. For the bottom 10%, the average yearly commission for Publication 1 was $9,239.00. The median for the bottom 10% was $7,197.00, with a high of $19,067.00 and a low of -$1,953.00.
These figures represent the commission payments Belocal made to its publications, reflecting the range of financial outcomes franchisees experienced. A prospective franchisee should note the wide disparity between the top and bottom performers, indicating that success is not guaranteed and can vary significantly. Understanding the factors that differentiate high and low performers will be crucial for a new franchisee.
It is important to consider that these figures are based on data from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for publications that had been in print for a full year. Belocal excluded data from publications not in print for the entire year, as well as those using a different commission calculation. This means the reported figures may not reflect the initial performance of a new publication or the performance of publications under different commission structures.
Given the variability in commission payments, a prospective Belocal franchisee should conduct thorough due diligence. This includes consulting with current franchisees, analyzing local market conditions, and developing a detailed business plan. Understanding the factors that drive commission payments and implementing strategies to maximize performance will be essential for achieving financial success with a Belocal franchise.