How many total Belocal outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2023 | 139 | 154 | +15 |
| 2024 | 154 | 133 | -21 | |
| 2025 | 133 | 135 | +2 | |
| Company-Owned | 2023 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10 | +7 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 13 | +3 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 140 | 157 | +17 |
| 2024 | 157 | 143 | -14 | |
| 2025 | 143 | 148 | +5 |
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 a total of 157 Belocal outlets operating at the start of 2024. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets.
Specifically, at the start of 2024, there were 154 franchised Belocal outlets and 3 company-owned Belocal outlets. This information is based on the 'Systemwide Outlet Summary' table provided in the FDD, which gives a year-by-year breakdown of the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
It's important for a prospective franchisee to monitor these figures over time to understand the growth and stability of the Belocal franchise system. A decrease in the number of total outlets could be a sign of financial distress or other issues within the franchise, while an increase could indicate a healthy and expanding system.