BeLocal Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

BeLocal fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale business services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$2K - $12K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$735

Royalty (Item 6)

15%

System size (Item 20)

135 +103

Years in business

10+ yrs

Company-owned units

10

Item 3 litigation

3 suits

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Buyer qualifications

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 15% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (15%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How BeLocal ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

2nd pct · of 91 peers

Franchise fee

1st pct · of 91 peers

System size

71st pct · of 91 peers

Business Services industry averages

Avg investment

$149K - $428K

Avg franchise fee

$49K

Avg system size

222

Franchises analyzed

91

How BeLocal stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
BeLocal Disclosed $735 $2K - $12K 15% 135
N2 Franchising, Inc. (real Producers)Similar price Disclosed $735 $2K - $12K 20% 152
The Ups StoreBiggest system Disclosed $40K $86K - $606K 5% 5,487
Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category Disclosed $30K $17K - $233K 15–18.5% 191

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a BeLocal franchise cost?

BeLocal requires a $735 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,925–$11,910, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns BeLocal?

BeLocal is franchised by N2 Franchising, Inc. (BeLocal), the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does BeLocal disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. BeLocal discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does BeLocal charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 15% of the advertising value of each issue of the Publication on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many BeLocal locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, BeLocal has 135 total locations, with 103 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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