Under what circumstances does Belocal charge a Missed Deadline Fee?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Revision Fee (2) (7) (8) | Currently, between $30 (for over 15 annotations) and $80 (for over 45 annotations) | As incurred | Your Commission payment is determined, in part, by the number of design revisions you request. See Note 2. |
| For reference, the typical number of design | |||
| revisions requested through annotations is | |||
| between 3-4 per issue. | |||
| See Note 7 regarding our ability to change | |||
| certain flat fees, including the Design | |||
| Revision fee. | |||
| See Note 8 regarding a cap on the total | |||
| increase to this fee during the term of the | |||
| Franchise Agreement. | |||
| Adjustment Fee (2) (7) | Currently, $1,000 | On demand | Your Commission payment is determined, in part, by your requested changes to the layout of the Publication. See Note 2. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Missed Deadline Fee of $1,000 is charged if a franchisee fails to submit the required content for publishing any issue of the Publication by the applicable deadline. This fee is "on demand", meaning it is due immediately when Belocal requests it. The amount of the Missed Deadline Fee may be updated in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual. The maximum Missed Deadline Fee that Belocal may charge is $1,500 per occurrence.
This fee impacts a franchisee's commission payment, as the commission is determined, in part, by meeting publication deadlines. Therefore, consistently missing deadlines not only incurs the fee but also reduces potential earnings. Franchisees should be aware of all publication deadlines and plan accordingly to avoid this fee.
It is important to note that Belocal has the ability to change certain flat fees, including the Missed Deadline Fee. Franchisees should regularly consult the Franchise Brand Standards Manual for any updates to the fee schedule. Paying attention to deadlines and submitting content on time is crucial for maintaining a good relationship with Belocal and maximizing commission payments.