What training is required to qualify to solicit leads for Hyport Digital as a Belocal franchisee?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
. Franchisor hereby grants Franchisee the conditional, non-exclusive right and license to, and Franchisee hereby accepts the right and option to solicit leads for and facilitate client relationships with Hyport Digital. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee may be required to complete and obtain certifications and training and meet other standards set forth in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual in order to qualify to conduct some or all of the foregoing activities. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing activities are optional and not required under the terms of this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that its opportunity to solicit leads for and facilitate client relationships with Hyport Digital is subject to all of the terms of this Agreement and standards in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual and is part of its operations of the Franchised Business. If Franchisee fails to comply with any requirements pertaining to Hyport Digital, including without limitation, its goods, services, clients, operations, and trademarks, Franchisee shall be in default under this Agreement. Franchisee's rights to solicit leads for and facilitate client relationships with Hyport Digital are conditioned upon Franchisor maintaining the Hyport Digital sales program. Franchisor has the right to modify and/or completely eliminate Franchisee's rights with respect to Hyport Digital in its sole discretion. The goods and services offered by Hyport Digital may be changed in Franchisor's affiliate's sole discretion.
2. TERM AND RENEWAL
- A. Term; Opening Date. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until three years from the Effective Date ("Term"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. Franchisee must commence business with the public no later than 60 days after the Effective Date, unless Franchisee obtains a written extension of such time period from Franchisor. Franchisee must obtain authorization from Franchisor to commence operations.
- B. Renewal. This Agreement and the rights granted by this Agreement are not renewable, and Franchisee has no expectation of any right to extend or renew the Term.
3. FEES
- A. Initial Franchise Fee. Unless otherwise specified in Attachment B, Franchisor hereby waives the initial franchise fee of $735.
- B. Extra Orders Fee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to solicit leads for Hyport Digital, they may be required to complete training and obtain certifications. These requirements will be detailed in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual. The franchisee is also responsible for all costs associated with this training, including transportation, lodging, travel, and wages.
This training is not mandatory, as the FDD states that soliciting leads for Hyport Digital is optional. However, if the franchisee chooses to pursue this avenue, they must comply with all requirements pertaining to Hyport Digital's goods, services, clients, operations, and trademarks. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the franchisee being in default under the Franchise Agreement.
Belocal also requires that the Principal or operations manager complete any required training. The operations manager must also pass a background check and execute confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements. It is important to note that Belocal retains the right to modify or eliminate a franchisee's rights with respect to Hyport Digital at its sole discretion, and the goods and services offered by Hyport Digital may be changed at Belocal's affiliate's discretion.