Is the Franchise Referral Program available for Belocal franchises offered or sold in Washington?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisees who receive financial incentives to refer franchise prospects to Franchisor may be required to register as franchise brokers under the laws of the Washington State. The Franchise Referral Program described in Item 1 of the disclosure document is not available to referrals made in connection with franchises offered or sold in the state of Washington.
No more than one referral fee will be paid to franchisees living in or operating a Franchised Business within the state of Washington, and no franchisee, regardless of location, will receive more than one referral fee for referrals made to franchisees living in or operating a Franchised Business in Washington.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Referral Program is not available for franchises offered or sold in the state of Washington. This means that franchisees will not receive financial incentives for referring franchise prospects if those prospects are purchasing a franchise in Washington.
Furthermore, the FDD states that no more than one referral fee will be paid to franchisees living in or operating a Franchised Business within the state of Washington. Also, no franchisee, regardless of location, will receive more than one referral fee for referrals made to franchisees living in or operating a Franchised Business in Washington.
This restriction may impact a franchisee's potential earnings, especially if they are located in Washington or frequently interact with potential franchisees in that state. Prospective franchisees should consider this limitation when evaluating the financial opportunities associated with the Belocal franchise.