How many Belocal outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Illinois during 2025?
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, one Belocal outlet in Illinois was reacquired by the franchisor during 2025. At the start of 2025, there were 8 Belocal outlets. During the year, 3 outlets opened, 1 was reacquired by the franchisor, and 3 ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 7 outlets at the end of the year.
This indicates that Belocal sometimes takes over existing franchise locations. A potential franchisee should investigate the reasons why Belocal reacquired the location.
Understanding the circumstances behind reacquired stores can provide valuable insights into potential challenges or opportunities within the Belocal franchise system. It would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to discuss with Belocal the performance history of the reacquired store and the reasons for its reacquisition to better assess the risks and opportunities associated with opening a Belocal franchise in Illinois.