What was the total number of Belocal outlets in North Dakota at the end of 2025?
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 |
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 were zero Belocal outlets in North Dakota at the end of 2025. The state had one outlet at the start of 2023, which remained open until 2024. In 2024, that one outlet ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in zero outlets at the start of 2025. No additional outlets opened, and no outlets closed in 2025, so the total remained at zero.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that North Dakota may not be a viable market for Belocal, or that the brand has not yet found success in that state. It is important to note that 'ceased operations - other reasons' can include a variety of factors, such as poor performance, failure to comply with franchise agreement terms, or other unforeseen circumstances.
It is important to consider that past performance is not indicative of future results. A prospective franchisee should conduct thorough market research and due diligence to determine the potential for success in North Dakota or any other specific location, regardless of the brand's previous performance there. They should also inquire with Belocal about the reasons for the previous outlet closures and what strategies they have in place to support franchisees in that market.