Under what condition does Belocal charge a Design Revision 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. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Design Revision Fee is charged when a franchisee requests design revisions. The amount of the fee currently ranges between $30 and $80, depending on the number of annotations or revisions requested. Specifically, the $30 fee applies to over 15 annotations, while the $80 fee is for over 45 annotations.
The Design Revision Fee impacts the franchisee's commission payment, as the number of design revisions requested is a factor in determining the commission. The FDD notes that the typical number of design revisions requested through annotations is between 3-4 per issue, providing a benchmark for franchisees to consider.
Belocal retains the right to modify certain flat fees, including the Design Revision Fee, as noted in the FDD. However, there is a cap on the total increase to this fee during the term of the Franchise Agreement, offering some protection to franchisees against excessive fee hikes. Franchisees should be aware of these potential changes and factor them into their financial planning.