Where is the non-exclusive geographic area for the Belocal franchise identified?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
. Franchisor hereby grants Franchisee the non-exclusive right and license, and Franchisee hereby accepts the right and obligation, to establish and operate the Franchised Business. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement grants Franchisee the right to operate only the Franchised Business and to distribute the Publication only within the Territory set forth in Attachment B. Franchisee has no right to distribute the Publication to any person, Community, or Industry Group outside of Franchisee's Territory. Franchisee has the right to solicit advertisers inside or outside of its Territory to sell print advertisements that would be included in the Publication or in other N2 publications and the associated digital advertising services, but subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement and only in compliance with Franchisor's then-current digital advertising policies, cross-selling policies, and the Franchise Brand Standards Manual. Franchisee must at all times comply with Franchisor's then-current print advertising policies, digital advertising policies, and the Franchise Brand Standards Manual. Franchisor also has the right to require Franchisee to sell packages of advertising goods and services, which may include print and digital components. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Franchisor has the right to restrict Franchisee from offering or selling advertisements in any form to any client or prospective client at any time. Franchisor has the right to allow other franchisees, affiliates of Franchisor, or any other party Franchisor deems appropriate to offer and sell advertising in any forms to clients located in Franchisee's Territory, without any liability to Franchisee. Franchisee shall obtain Franchisor's prior written consent before organizing an event that occurs more than 25 miles from Franchisee's Territory.
- B. Reserved Rights. The rights granted to Franchisee under this Agreement are nonexclusive, and Franchisee is not granted any territorial rights or other protection.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the non-exclusive territory granted to a franchisee is detailed in Attachment B of the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee has the right to operate and distribute the Belocal publication only within this defined territory.
However, Belocal franchisees do have the ability to solicit advertisers both inside and outside of their designated territory for print advertisements in their publication, as well as other N2 publications, and associated digital advertising services. This is subject to the limitations outlined in the agreement and compliance with Belocal's digital advertising policies, cross-selling policies, and the Franchise Brand Standards Manual.
It is important to note that Belocal retains specific rights regarding the territory. Belocal can restrict a franchisee from offering or selling advertisements to any client or prospective client at any time. Additionally, Belocal can allow other franchisees, affiliates, or any other party they deem appropriate to offer and sell advertising to clients within a franchisee's territory, without any liability to the franchisee. Franchisees must also obtain prior written consent from Belocal before organizing an event more than 25 miles from their territory. The rights granted to the franchisee are nonexclusive, and the franchisee is not granted any territorial rights or other protection.