What is the range of Commission payments earned by the bottom 10% of Belocal Reporting Publications?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average yearly Commission earned among the bottom 10% of Belocal Reporting Publications was $20,663.00. This figure is based on the performance of the 8 lowest-earning publications out of 84 total Reporting Publications during the Reporting Period. Within this bottom 10%, the highest Commission earned was $28,789.00, while the lowest was $4,318.00.

These figures provide prospective Belocal franchisees with insight into the potential range of Commission payments they might expect, particularly if their publication performs within the bottom 10%. It's important to note that 38% of the publications in this bottom 10% earned Commissions at or above the group average, while 62% earned less than the average. The median Commission earned by publications in this group was $23,270.00.

It is important to consider that these figures are averages and individual results may vary. Factors such as local market conditions, the franchisee's sales and marketing efforts, and the publication's content can all influence Commission earnings. Belocal also notes that they have not audited or otherwise verified the Commission payments information provided in Item 19.

A prospective franchisee should conduct their own independent investigation of the costs and expenses they will incur in operating their franchised business and consult with financial, business, legal, and tax advisors.