How many Belocal outlets terminated their franchise agreement in California 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 | 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 zero terminations of franchise agreements in California during the 2025 fiscal year. The data is based on Belocal's fiscal year, which ends on June 30th. The FDD provides a table that summarizes outlet information, including terminations, for the previous three years.
Specifically, for California in 2025, the table shows that there were 8 outlets at the start of the year, 7 outlets opened, 0 terminations, 0 non-renewals, 0 reacquired by the franchisor, 7 ceased operations for other reasons, and 8 outlets at the end of the year. This indicates that while there were some closures for 'other reasons,' none of these closures were due to franchise agreement terminations.
Prospective franchisees should be aware of the 'Ceased Operations - Other Reasons' category, as this suggests that outlets may close for reasons other than termination or non-renewal. It would be prudent to investigate the reasons behind these 'other' closures to understand the potential risks and challenges of operating a Belocal franchise in California. Understanding the specific reasons for these closures can provide valuable insights into the stability and performance of Belocal franchises in that state.