Is Belocal required to provide assistance to the franchisee in locating an office?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (1) Franchisee may operate the Franchised Business from any facility it chooses, which may be Franchisee's home.
Franchisee's office must be located within a radius of 50 miles from the perimeter of Franchisee's Territory, unless Franchisor grants Franchisee a variance.
Franchisor does not provide Franchisee any assistance in locating an office.
Franchisee is solely responsible for conforming the facility to any local requirements.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Belocal Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal does not provide assistance to franchisees in locating an office. The franchisee is allowed to operate the franchised business from any facility they choose, including their home.
The franchisee's office must be located within a 50-mile radius of the perimeter of the assigned territory, unless Belocal grants a variance. The franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring the facility complies with all local requirements.
This means that prospective Belocal franchisees must independently find and secure an office space that meets their needs and complies with local regulations, bearing all associated costs. This is a fairly common arrangement in the franchise industry, particularly for businesses that can be run from home or a small office.