What was the highest Commission earned by a publication in the top 10% of Belocal's Reporting Publications?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The average yearly Commission earned among the top 10% of the Reporting Publications (the 8 highest earning publications out of the 84 Reporting Publications) in the Reporting Period was $139,360.00. Of this group, 2 of the publications (25%) earned Commissions greater than or equal to the group average, and 6 of the publications (75%) earned Commissions less than the group average. The median Commission earned by publications in this group was $129,156.00. The highest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $198,956.00. The lowest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $115,851.00.
The average yearly Commission earned among the bottom 10% of the Reporting Publications (the 8 lowest earning publications out of the 84 Reporting Publications) in the Reporting Period was $20,663.00. Of this group, 3 of the publications (38%) earned Commissions greater than or equal to the group average, and 5 of the publications (62%) earned Commissions less than the group average. The median Commission earned by publications in this group was $23,270.00. The highest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $28,789.00. The lowest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $4,318.0
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 55–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the highest yearly commission earned by a publication in the top 10% of the 84 reporting publications was $198,956.00. This data represents the financial performance of Belocal publications from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
This figure provides prospective franchisees with an idea of the potential earnings achievable by top-performing publications within the Belocal system. However, it's important to note that this is just one data point, and the average yearly commission for the top 10% was $139,360.00, indicating that most publications in this group earned less than the highest amount. Only 25% of the top 10% earned commissions at or above the group average.
It is crucial for potential franchisees to consider a range of financial performance metrics, including the average, median, high, and low commissions, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential financial outcomes. Belocal also provides data on the bottom 10% of publications, which earned a high commission of $28,789.00, demonstrating the variability in performance among different publications. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own independent investigation and consult with financial advisors to assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Belocal franchise.