How many Belocal outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Florida during 2025?
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 |
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 Belocal outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Florida during 2025. One table indicates that Belocal reacquired zero outlets in Florida during 2025. However, another table indicates that Belocal reacquired one outlet in Florida during 2024, and zero in 2025.
It is important to note that the FDD contains multiple tables presenting outlet data, and these tables may focus on different categories of outlets (e.g., franchisee-owned vs. company-owned). The table that indicates zero reacquired outlets in Florida during 2025 also shows that 9 outlets were opened and 12 ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in a decrease from 13 to 10 outlets by the end of the year.
Given the discrepancies in the data, a prospective Belocal franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the reacquisition of outlets, specifically requesting details on the reasons for any reacquired stores and their impact on the overall network. Understanding the circumstances behind outlet changes can provide valuable insights into the stability and performance of the Belocal franchise system in specific markets like Florida.