In Minnesota, how many Belocal outlets were closed in 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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 59–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one franchised Belocal outlet in Minnesota was closed in 2025. The FDD indicates that at the start of 2025, there was one Belocal franchised outlet operating in Minnesota. During 2025, no additional outlets were opened, and one outlet was reacquired by the franchisor, resulting in zero outlets at the end of the year.
It is important to note that the reason for the closure is listed as 'Reacquired by Franchisor' rather than 'Terminations', 'Non-Renewals' or 'Ceased Operations - Other Reasons'. This may indicate a mutually agreed-upon transfer of ownership back to Belocal rather than a closure due to poor performance or a dispute.
A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind the reacquisition of the Minnesota location to better understand the market dynamics and potential challenges in that specific area. Understanding the circumstances of past closures can provide valuable insights for future business planning and risk assessment.