How does Belocal calculate the amount paid to franchisees for Extended Reach services allocated to the Publication?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Franchisee-Managed Publications: - The Selling Franchisee pays 25% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 25% of the Cash Received for the Extended Reach advertisement. - The Receiving Franchisee pays 75% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 75% of the Cash Received for the Extended Reach advertisement. For Bridge Publications: - The Selling Franchisee pays 35% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 35% of the |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the calculation of payments for Extended Reach services depends on whether the publication is franchisee-managed or a Bridge Publication. For franchisee-managed publications, the selling franchisee pays 25% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 25% of the Cash Received for the Extended Reach advertisement. The receiving franchisee pays 75% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 75% of the Cash Received for the Extended Reach advertisement.
For Bridge Publications, the selling franchisee pays 35% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 35% of the Cash Received for the Extended Reach advertisement. The franchisor or its affiliate pays 65% of the Extended Reach Fee and receives 65% of the Cash Received, from which they will pay the publication expenses.
These percentages dictate how revenue and expenses are split between the selling and receiving parties, ensuring each is compensated for their role in providing Extended Reach services. A prospective franchisee should understand these calculations to accurately project potential earnings and expenses related to Extended Reach services.