How many Belocal outlets were opened in Florida during 2023?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Florida | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Idaho | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kansas | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Kentucky | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 59–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are conflicting reports regarding the number of Belocal outlets opened in Florida during 2023. One table indicates that zero Belocal outlets were opened in Florida during 2023. However, another table indicates that one Belocal outlet was opened in Florida during 2023. Yet another table indicates that five Belocal outlets were opened in Florida during 2023.
These discrepancies could be due to different reporting methods, franchise vs. company-owned stores, or errors in the FDD. It is important to note that the number of outlets opened can be a key indicator of a franchise's growth and market penetration within a specific region.
Prospective franchisees should seek clarification from Belocal regarding these conflicting data points to gain a clear understanding of the brand's development in Florida. Understanding the reasons behind these differences is crucial for making an informed investment decision. It would be prudent to ask Belocal to reconcile these numbers and provide additional context.