Which states require Belocal to register or file its Franchise Disclosure Document, or be exempt from registration?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, certain states have franchise laws requiring the Franchise Disclosure Document to be registered or filed, or be exempt from registration. Specifically, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin require registration or filing of the FDD, or have an exemption.

For a prospective Belocal franchisee, this means that Belocal has complied with franchise laws in these specific states. The presence of state-specific addenda in the FDD, such as those for California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and New York, indicates that Belocal has taken steps to meet the specific regulatory requirements in those states.

Additionally, the FDD mentions that other states may require registration, filing, or exemption of a franchise under other laws, such as those regulating business opportunities or seller-assisted marketing plans. Therefore, a prospective franchisee should be aware of both franchise-specific registration requirements and broader business opportunity laws in their state.