How long does Belocal have to approve or disapprove advertising and promotional plans and materials submitted by a franchisee?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Advertising Materials: You must obtain our prior approval for all advertising and promotional plans and materials that you desire to use to promote your Franchised Business and that we have not prepared or previously approved. We will approve or disapprove such plans and materials within 14 days from the date we receive your plans and materials. We reserve the right to disapprove at any time any plans and materials we have previously approved, and you must promptly discontinue using any promotional or advertising plans or materials upon notice from us to do so.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 33–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal has 14 days to approve or disapprove advertising and promotional plans and materials submitted by a franchisee. This timeframe begins from the date Belocal receives the franchisee's plans and materials.
Belocal retains the right to disapprove previously approved plans and materials at any time. If Belocal disapproves previously approved materials, the franchisee must promptly stop using them upon receiving notice from Belocal.
This requirement ensures that all advertising and promotional efforts align with Belocal's brand standards and marketing strategies. Franchisees need to factor this approval timeline into their marketing schedules to avoid delays. The ability of Belocal to retract approval at any time also means franchisees must stay updated on any changes to brand standards and be prepared to adjust their materials accordingly.