How many Belocal outlets were operating in Washington 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 |
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 were 6 Belocal outlets operating in Washington at the start of 2023. During 2023, 5 additional outlets were opened, while 6 ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 5 outlets at the end of the year.
In 2024, no new Belocal locations opened in Washington, and 2 ceased operations for other reasons, leaving 3 outlets by the end of the year. In 2025, there were still 3 outlets at the start of the year. No new outlets opened, 1 termination occurred, and 1 outlet ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in only 1 outlet remaining at the end of 2025.
This data indicates a fluctuating presence for Belocal in Washington, with a net decrease in the number of operating outlets over the three-year period. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons for the closures and terminations to understand the market dynamics and potential challenges in Washington.