Can a Belocal franchisee distribute the Belocal publication outside of their territory?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's ability to distribute the Belocal publication outside of their designated territory is restricted. The FDD states that franchisees "will not have the right to distribute the Publication to any person, community, or industry group outside of your Territory." This means that franchisees are generally limited to distributing the publication within their assigned geographic area.

However, there are exceptions to this restriction. Belocal franchisees are permitted to sell print advertisements for inclusion in the Publication, even if those advertisements target individuals or groups outside of their territory. They can also sell digital advertising services, subject to Belocal's cross-selling and digital advertising policies, without needing prior written consent. These exceptions allow franchisees to generate revenue from sources outside their immediate territory while still adhering to the core territorial limitations.

In summary, while Belocal franchisees cannot generally distribute the physical publication outside their territory, they do have some flexibility to engage in sales activities that extend beyond their territory, specifically related to print and digital advertising. Franchisees should carefully review Belocal's cross-selling and digital advertising policies to fully understand the scope and limitations of these exceptions.