How many Belocal outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2023?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Arizona | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
| Arkansas | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
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 operating in Alabama at the start of 2023. One table indicates that there was one Belocal outlet in Alabama at the beginning of 2023. However, another table shows that there were zero Belocal outlets in Alabama at the start of 2023.
This discrepancy could be due to different types of outlets being tracked in each table (e.g., franchised vs. company-owned) or errors in the reporting. It is important to note that the tables also provide data on outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, ceased operations, and the number of outlets at the end of each year from 2023 to 2025.
A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Belocal regarding these conflicting data points to understand the actual number of operating outlets in Alabama at the start of 2023 and the reasons for any discrepancies. Understanding the nuances of outlet types and reporting methodologies is crucial for making an informed investment decision.