At the start of 2023, how many Belocal outlets were operating in South Carolina?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Arizona | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
| Arkansas | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| California | 2023 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | |
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Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 59–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is conflicting data regarding the number of Belocal outlets operating in South Carolina at the start of 2023. One table indicates that there were 5 Belocal outlets in South Carolina at the beginning of 2023. However, another table shows that there was 1 Belocal outlet at the start of 2023 in South Carolina. Yet another table indicates that there were zero Belocal outlets operating in South Carolina at the start of 2023.
This discrepancy could be due to different types of outlets being tracked in each table (franchised vs. company-owned) or errors in the reporting. It is important to note that the tables also show differing numbers of outlets opening, closing, and reacquired by the franchisor, further complicating the picture.
Given these inconsistencies, a prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Belocal regarding the precise number and type of outlets operating in South Carolina during 2023. Understanding the reasons behind these discrepancies is crucial for assessing the brand's performance and market penetration in the state.