What was the median commission for the bottom 10% of Belocal franchisees for Publication 1 in year one?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Yearly | One | Two | Three | Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | Publication 1 | Publications 2 | Publications 3 | Publications 4 |
| Avg. for | $132,850.00 | $188,023.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Top 10% | ||||
| Median for | $118,903.00 | $188,023.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Top 10% | ||||
| High/Low in | $198,956.00/ | $188,023.00/ | $65,425.00/ | $253,056.00/ |
| $102,524.00 | $188,023.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 | |
| Top 10% | ||||
| Avg. for | $9,239.00 | $99,395.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
| Median for | $7,197.00 | $99,395.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
| High/Low in | $19,067.00/ | $99,395.00/ | $65,425.00/ | $253,056.00/ |
| -$1,953.00 | $99,395.00 | $65,425.00 | $253,056.00 | |
| Bottom 10% | ||||
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 55–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the median commission for the bottom 10% of franchisees managing one publication (Publication 1) was $7,197.00 annually. This figure represents the midpoint of commissions earned by the lowest-performing franchisees who operated a single Belocal publication during the reporting period. It's important to note that this is a historical performance representation, reflecting data from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for franchisees who had been in operation for at least one full year.
For a prospective Belocal franchisee, this information provides a benchmark for potential earnings in the first year of operation. However, it's crucial to understand that individual results may vary significantly. The FDD also indicates a range of commissions within the bottom 10%, from a high of $19,067.00 to a low of -$1,953.00, highlighting the variability in performance among franchisees. The negative value indicates that some franchisees in the bottom 10% may have incurred losses during the reporting period.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these figures in conjunction with other financial information provided in the FDD, including the costs and expenses associated with operating a Belocal franchise. Conducting an independent investigation and consulting with financial advisors is essential to assess the viability of the franchise opportunity and to develop a realistic business plan. Belocal explicitly states that there is no assurance that a new franchisee will achieve the same level of financial performance as existing franchisees, emphasizing the importance of thorough due diligence.