Under what conditions can a Belocal franchisee elect to receive a Pre-print Commission instead of the Outgoing Cross-Selling Fee?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can elect to receive a Pre-print Commission instead of the Outgoing Cross-Selling Fee under specific conditions related to cross-selling print advertising. If a Belocal franchisee cross-sells print advertising for inclusion in a publication managed by another franchisee or an affiliate before the first issue of that publication is published, the franchisee has the option to choose a Pre-print Commission.

If the franchisee chooses the Pre-print Commission, Belocal will pay this commission within 20 days after the publication deadline of the issue in which the advertisement is included. The Pre-print Commission is defined as a one-time payment equal to 10% of the total value of the advertising contract.

This provides an alternative compensation structure for franchisees who engage in cross-selling efforts early in the publication cycle. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the implications of choosing the Pre-print Commission versus the standard Outgoing Cross-Selling Fee, as the best option may vary depending on the specific advertising contract and publication involved.