What was the highest Commission earned by a publication in the bottom 10% of Belocal's Reporting Publications?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, among the bottom 10% of reporting publications, the highest yearly commission earned by a publication was $28,789.00. This data is based on the reporting period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and includes 84 Belocal publications that were in print as of June 30, 2024, and had been in print for a full year. The bottom 10% represents the 8 lowest-earning publications out of these 84.

It's important to note that while the highest commission in this bottom 10% group was $28,789.00, the average yearly commission for this group was $20,663.00, and the median was $23,270.00. This indicates that some publications in the bottom 10% performed significantly worse than others, pulling the average down. Three of the publications (38%) earned commissions greater than or equal to the group average, while the majority, five publications (62%), earned less than the group average.

For a prospective Belocal franchisee, this information highlights the potential variability in commission earnings, particularly among the lower-performing publications. Understanding the factors that contribute to low performance, and implementing strategies to avoid falling into the bottom 10%, would be crucial for success. Further investigation into the characteristics of these lower-performing publications and the support Belocal offers to improve their performance would be beneficial for any potential franchisee.