Under what conditions is a Belocal franchisee required to pay for additional training?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to complete certain training and certifications to facilitate a client's relationship with Hyport Digital. This condition is tied to the franchisee's opportunity to solicit leads for and facilitate client relationships with Hyport Digital.

This training requirement is linked to the HD Sales Commission program, which allows franchisees to earn commissions ranging from 6% to 12% of revenues generated by a client's purchase of goods and services from Hyport Digital. The specific commission rate depends on factors such as the type of good or service sold, other client purchases, whether the franchisee referred the client, the scope of the Hyport Digital sales team's involvement, and the franchisee's role in facilitating the relationship.

Belocal retains the discretion to modify or discontinue the HD Sales Commission program. The franchisor can also change the amount, due date, calculation, and other details of the HD Sales Commission. While the FDD mentions the possibility of required training, it does not specify any costs associated with such training. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Belocal whether these required trainings come with additional costs.