What is the geographic limit for a Belocal franchisee's office location relative to their territory?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee's office must be located within a radius of 50 miles from the perimeter of Franchisee's Territory, unless Franchisor grants Franchisee a variance.
Franchisor does not provide Franchisee any assistance in locating an office.
Franchisee is solely responsible for conforming the facility to any local requirements.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's office must be located within a 50-mile radius of the perimeter of their assigned territory. However, Belocal may grant a franchisee a variance to this requirement, allowing for an office location outside of this radius.
Belocal does not offer any assistance in helping franchisees locate an office. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring the office complies with all local requirements. This means that franchisees need to consider local zoning laws, business permits, and other regulations when choosing a location.
This policy provides Belocal with some control over where franchisees operate, while still allowing franchisees flexibility in choosing a location that works for them. The 50-mile radius likely aims to ensure franchisees can effectively manage and serve their territory without being too geographically dispersed. The possibility of a variance offers additional flexibility if a franchisee has a compelling reason to locate their office further away.