Are the software programs provided by Belocal mandatory?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Currently, we provide franchisees the following: (a) initial training and, in our discretion, additional or remedial training on an as-needed basis; (b) access to the Franchise Brand Standards Manual (as defined in the Franchise Agreement); (c) ongoing advice and written materials about the operation and management of your Franchised Business; (d) at our option, certain software programs; and (e) a list of any approved or designated suppliers. We or our affiliate may also offer optional services to franchisees to assist in operations of the Franchised Business. To receive these optional services, you must enter into an N2 Franchisee Services Agreement with our affiliate. The current form of N2 Franchisee Services Agreement is attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit F. There are additional fees associated with these optional services. The service offerings are subject to change. Additional services may be approved while other existing services may be discontinued.
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, the software programs provided to franchisees are optional. Belocal may provide franchisees with certain software programs at their option.
Belocal franchisees can also access initial and additional training, the Franchise Brand Standards Manual, and ongoing advice and written materials about the operation and management of their franchised business. Franchisees are also provided with a list of approved or designated suppliers.
Belocal or its affiliate may offer optional services to franchisees to assist in the operations of the Franchised Business. To receive these optional services, franchisees must enter into an N2 Franchisee Services Agreement with Belocal's affiliate, which is attached to the disclosure document as Exhibit F. There are additional fees associated with these optional services, and the service offerings are subject to change, with additional services potentially being approved and existing services potentially being discontinued.