What names besides 'BELOCAL' does N2 Franchising, Inc. do business under for Belocal?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The franchisor is N2 Franchising, Inc., referred to in this disclosure document as "we," "us," or "our." We refer to the person buying the franchise as "you" or "your." If you are a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity, certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement will apply to your owners, officers, directors, and limited liability company managers ("Principals"). These are addressed in this disclosure document where appropriate. As used in this disclosure document, an "affiliate" of a named person is any person or entity that is controlled by, controlling or under common control with such named person, and includes parents and subsidiaries of the named person.
N2 Franchising, LLC, was a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on October 26, 2016. On September 6, 2019, N2 Franchising, LLC converted to N2 Franchising, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Our principal business address is 9151 Currency Street, Irving, Texas 75063. We have no parents or other predecessors. We do business under our corporate name, "BELOCAL," and the names "N2 Publishing," "STROLL," "GREET," and "REAL PRODUCERS." Exhibit J identifies the names and addresses of our agents for service of process in certain states that require we appoint them upon our registration there. Our agent for service of process in Delaware is National Registered Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, N2 Franchising, Inc. conducts business under several names in addition to its corporate name and "BELOCAL". These include "N2 Publishing," "STROLL," "GREET," and "REAL PRODUCERS." These names are relevant to the different types of publications and advertising services offered through the franchise system.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that Belocal offers different franchise opportunities centered around various publication types, each targeting distinct markets. For example, "STROLL" and "GREET" are associated with Neighborhood Publications franchises, while "REAL PRODUCERS" is related to publications for the real estate industry. Understanding which brand aligns with their interests and market is crucial for potential franchisees.
The existence of multiple brand names under N2 Franchising, Inc. indicates a diversified approach to the advertising and publishing market. This may provide franchisees with opportunities to expand their services or target different customer segments. However, it also means that franchisees must be clear about which brand they are operating under and adhere to the specific guidelines and standards associated with that brand. Franchisees should also investigate the potential for cross-promotion or collaboration between the different brands within the N2 Franchising, Inc. portfolio.