What was the average monthly commission for Belocal franchisees in the top 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 top 10% who managed one publication (Publication 1) was $11,070.83. This figure represents the average commission earned by the highest-performing franchisees managing a single publication during the reporting period.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the potential earnings achievable by top performers focusing on a single publication. However, it's important to note that this is an average, and individual results may vary. Factors such as market conditions, franchisee effort, and local competition can influence actual earnings.
Prospective franchisees should consider this data as a benchmark and conduct further due diligence to understand the factors that contribute to high performance within the Belocal system. It is also important to consider the costs and expenses associated with operating a Belocal franchise, as detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, to determine potential net profits. Consulting with financial, business, legal, and tax advisors is recommended to assess the franchise opportunity thoroughly.