How many Belocal outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| 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 |
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 is conflicting information regarding the number of outlets reacquired by the franchisor in 2023.
Table No. 1, titled "Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years 2023 to 2025," provides a state-by-state breakdown of outlet activity. Reviewing the totals row in this table indicates that Belocal reacquired 1 outlet in 2023. This suggests that across all states, one franchised location was taken back by Belocal during that year.
However, Table No. 3, titled "Status of Franchised Outlets For Years 2023 to 2025," provides a different perspective. The totals row in this table indicates that Belocal reacquired 2 outlets in 2023. This discrepancy between the two tables could be due to different accounting methods or categorization of outlet activity.
Given the conflicting information presented in the FDD, it is important for a prospective franchisee to seek clarification from Belocal regarding the precise number of outlets reacquired in 2023 and the reasons for any discrepancies in the reported figures. Understanding the circumstances surrounding reacquired outlets can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the franchise system.