What is the current amount of the Late Commission Fee charged by Belocal?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Generation Fee (2) (7) (8) | Varies based on the tier of service Currently, $200 per month for Tier 1, $375 per month for Tier 2, and $550 per month for Tier 3 | Monthly, as incurred | If you enroll in our lead generation program and we or our affiliate provide you with lead generation services, we may require you to pay a lead generation fee in connection with such services. Our Lead Generation Specialist can gather leads through various methods including, but not limited to, pulling local business data, placing ads for inbound leads, list scrubbing, and other digital lead collections. Your Commission payment is determined, in part, by your use of this service. See Note 2. The Lead Generation Fee is updated from time to time in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual. See Note 7 regarding our ability to change certain flat fees, including the Lead Generation fees. See Note 8 regarding a cap on the total increase to this fee during the term of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Late Commission Fee (7) (8) | Currently, $250 | As incurred | We are not required to approve Commission payments outside of the regular Commission schedule. If we do, we have the right to charge this fee. See Note 7 regarding our ability to change certain flat fees, including the Late Commission fee. See Note 8 regarding a cap on the total increase to this fee during the term of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Returnable Commission | The amount of any overpayment we make to you | On Demand | If the Commission report reflects that you have been paid a Commission in an amount that is more than you are due, then you must return to us the amount of overpayment. |
| Fines | Up to $500 for the first instance; Up to $1,000 for a second or subsequent instance | On Demand | Due only if you fail to obtain our prior approval for advertising, offer unauthorized products or services, or fail to comply with the System operating standards or the Franchise Brand Standards Manual. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the current Late Commission Fee is $250. This fee is incurred if Belocal approves commission payments outside of the regular commission schedule. Belocal retains the right to charge this fee if they accommodate such requests.
This means that as a Belocal franchisee, you should aim to adhere to the standard commission payment schedule to avoid this fee. If you require a commission payment outside of the regular schedule and Belocal approves it, you will be charged $250.
It's important to note that Belocal has the ability to change this fee, as stated in Note 7, which refers to their ability to change certain flat fees. Additionally, Note 8 mentions a cap on the total increase to this fee during the term of the Franchise Agreement, providing some limitation on how much the fee can increase.