What must a Belocal franchisee obtain from the Franchisor to use an operations manager?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's approval to use an operations manager and must obtain Franchisor's acceptance of the specific person serving as the operations manager. As applicable, the Principal must complete any training that Franchisor requires and execute the form of confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements that Franchisor requires. The operations manager must complete any training that Franchisor requires, pass a background check, and execute the form of confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements that Franchisor requires. Franchisee shall give Franchisor advance written notice of any change to its designated operations manager.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain two things from Belocal to use an operations manager. First, the franchisee must obtain Belocal's approval to use an operations manager. Second, the franchisee must obtain Belocal's acceptance of the specific person serving as the operations manager.
Additionally, the operations manager must complete any training that Belocal requires. The operations manager must also pass a background check. Finally, the operations manager must execute the form of confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements that Belocal requires.
Furthermore, the franchisee must give Belocal advance written notice of any change to its designated operations manager. The principal or operations manager must personally supervise and devote full-time attention to the day-to-day operations and management of the franchised business.