Belocal franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Belocal franchise fee is $735 and the total initial investment ranges from $1,925 to $10,910, with about $0 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Belocal FDD.
What are the Belocal franchise fees and investment?
The Belocal franchise requires a franchise fee of $735 and a total initial investment of $1,925 to $10,910. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $735 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $1,925 to $10,910 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $0 |
| US locations | 143 |
| Industry | Business Services (Marketing) |
| Headquarters | Irving, Texas |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Belocal investment compare with other business services franchises?
Belocal's minimum investment of $1,925 is at or below the median minimum investment of $67,093 across the 220 business services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 217 of the other 219 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $735 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Belocal belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Belocal FDD?
Verify six parts of the Belocal Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Belocal discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Belocal?
These business services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Belocal:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Real Producers | $735 | $1,925 to $11,910 |
| Stroll | $735 | $2,010 to $12,560 |
| Loyalty Networking | $0 to $350,000 | $2,700 to $356,900 |
| Mood Media | $0 | $0 to $15,000 |
| Sign Gypsies | $1,000 | $4,150 to $9,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Belocal franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Belocal franchise ranges from $1,925 to $10,910, including a franchise fee of $735, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Belocal franchise?
Belocal lists a minimum of about $0 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Belocal locations are there?
Belocal reported 143 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Belocal been franchising?
Belocal started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Belocal and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Belocal. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.