What was the average monthly commission for Belocal franchisees in the bottom 10% for Publication 1?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Monthly | One | Two | Three | Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | Publication 1 | Publications 2 | Publications 3 | Publications 4 |
| Avg. for | $11,070.83 | $15,668.58 | $5,452.08 | $21,088.00 |
| Top 10% | ||||
| Median for | $9,908.58 | $15,668.58 | $5,452.08 | $21,088.00 |
| Top 10% | ||||
| High/Low in | $16,579.67/ | $15,668.58/ | $5,452.08/ | $21,088.00/ |
| $8,543.67 | $15,668.58 | $5,452.08 | $21,088.00 | |
| Top 10% | ||||
| Avg. for | $769.92 | $8,282.92 | $5,452.08 | $21,088.00 |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
| Median for | $599.75 | $8,282.92 | $5,452.08 | $21,088.00 |
| 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 monthly commission for franchisees in the bottom 10% who managed one publication (Publication 1) was $769.92. This figure is based on data from 84 reporting publications during the reporting period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
This financial performance representation provides prospective Belocal franchisees with insight into the potential earnings at the lower end of the spectrum. It is important to note that this is an average, and individual results may vary. The median monthly commission for this group was $599.75, and the high/low range was $1,588.92 to -$162.75, indicating a wide range of performance within the bottom 10%.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these figures and conduct their own independent investigation of potential costs and expenses. Understanding the factors that contribute to both high and low performance within the Belocal system is crucial for making an informed decision. It is also important to note that Belocal has not audited or otherwise verified the commission payments information provided in Item 19.