Under what circumstances does Belocal reserve the right to require a franchisee to pay an adjustment fee?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Belocal reserves the right to charge an adjustment fee if a franchisee requests changes to the layout or content of the proof copy of their publication. After the franchisee submits content for an issue of the publication, Belocal provides a proof copy. If the franchisee then asks Belocal to make revisions to this proof, Belocal may charge an adjustment fee.

The specific amount of this adjustment fee is detailed in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual, which Belocal can modify at its discretion. This means the cost could change over time. It is important to note that the fee is not automatically applied for any change request, but rather Belocal reserves the right to impose it.

This policy gives Belocal some control over excessive revision requests, but it also introduces a potential cost for franchisees who need to make corrections or improvements to their publication's proof. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical amount of the adjustment fee and under what circumstances it is usually applied to better understand potential costs.