Has Belocal been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor, its predecessors, individuals identified in Item 2, or affiliates offering franchises under Belocal's principal trademark, have not been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge. Furthermore, within the ten years preceding the application for registration, they have not been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge, nor have they been subject to a civil action alleging violations of franchise, antifraud, or securities law; fraud; embezzlement; fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property; or unfair or deceptive practices or comparable allegations.

This statement provides assurance to potential Belocal franchisees that the company's leadership and its related entities have a clean legal record regarding serious criminal and civil offenses. This is a standard disclosure in franchise agreements, intended to build trust and transparency between the franchisor and franchisee.

It is important to note that this disclosure only covers the specified parties (the franchisor, its predecessors, certain individuals, and affiliates). A prospective franchisee may still want to conduct their own due diligence to assess any other potential risks or legal issues associated with the franchise.