What was the median Commission earned by publications in the top 10% of Belocal's Reporting Publications?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The average yearly Commission earned among the top 10% of the Reporting Publications (the 8 highest earning publications out of the 84 Reporting Publications) in the Reporting Period was $139,360.00. Of this group, 2 of the publications (25%) earned Commissions greater than or equal to the group average, and 6 of the publications (75%) earned Commissions less than the group average. The median Commission earned by publications in this group was $129,156.00. The highest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $198,956.00. The lowest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $115,851.0
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 yearly Commission earned by publications in the top 10% of the Reporting Publications was $129,156.00. This is based on data from 84 Belocal Reporting Publications during the Reporting Period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The top 10% represents the 8 highest-earning publications. It's important to note that while the average yearly Commission for this group was $139,360.00, the median was lower, indicating that some publications earned significantly more, skewing the average higher. Specifically, 25% of the publications in the top 10% earned commissions greater than or equal to the group average, while 75% earned less than the group average. The highest Commission earned by a publication in this group was $198,956.00, and the lowest was $115,851.00.
In comparison, the average yearly Commission earned among the bottom 10% of the Reporting Publications during the same period was $20,663.00, with a median of $23,270.00. This stark difference highlights the potential variability in earnings among Belocal publications. The highest Commission earned by a publication in the bottom 10% was $28,789.00, and the lowest was $4,318.00. These figures underscore the importance of factors such as location, management, and market conditions in determining a publication's financial performance.
Additionally, the FDD provides data on average monthly Commission payments for the 84 Reporting Publications. The average monthly Commission earned among the top 10% was $10,720.00, with a median of $10,763.00. The highest monthly Commission earned was $16,579.67, and the lowest was $9,654.25. For the bottom 10%, the average monthly Commission earned was $1,721.92, with a median of $1,939.17. The highest monthly Commission earned in this group was $2,399.08, and the lowest was $344.83. These monthly figures offer a more granular view of the potential income stream for Belocal publications, but it is important to consider the yearly figures for a comprehensive understanding of financial performance.