What is the minimum number of pages that must meet Belocal's standards in each issue of the Publication?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
" For the Publication, we require you to (1) maintain a minimum, monthly Commission for the term of your Franchise Agreement, which is currently at least $3,000 per month for each of the BELOCAL ® publications you manage; (2) include a minimum of 28 pages that meet our standards in each issue of the Publication; (3) include the number of articles each month on the topics required in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual; and (4) complete a minimum number of Qualified Sales (as defined in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual) each Quarter. We may change our minimum Commission, page number, article, Qualified Sales, and Quarter requirements in our discretion during the Term of the Franchise Agreement. Although subject to change, currently the Qualified Sale requirement is that you make three Qualified New Sales (or the sale of a new advertising contract that has a term of at least 12 months and generates Cash Received of at least $150 per month) per Quarter. If you fail to satisfy any of the requirements listed in clauses (1) through (4) above, we may provide you with a business improvement plan ("Business Improvement Plan") with strategies and metrics for returning to compliance. Additionally, you will have various deadlines for the content, review, publishing, approval, etc. of the Publication and you must meet each deadline. Failure to satisfy any of these requirements is a default under the Franchise Agreement and is grounds for termination of the Franchise Agreemen
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 42–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, each issue of the Publication must include a minimum of 28 pages that meet Belocal's standards. This requirement is part of a larger set of obligations that Belocal franchisees must meet to remain in good standing. These obligations also include maintaining a minimum monthly commission, including a specific number of articles on required topics, and completing a minimum number of qualified sales each quarter.
Belocal retains the discretion to change the minimum commission, page number, article requirements, qualified sales, and quarterly requirements during the term of the Franchise Agreement. Failure to meet any of these requirements, including the minimum page requirement, may lead to a business improvement plan being implemented by Belocal.
Failure to successfully complete the business improvement plan can result in a default under the Franchise Agreement and potential termination of the agreement. This highlights the importance of adhering to Belocal's standards for the Publication to maintain the franchise and avoid potential penalties.