Sports Section (the) vs BELOCAL
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Sports Section (the) and BELOCAL are business services franchises. BELOCAL discloses average revenue of $139K; Sports Section (the) does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Sports Section (the) Unrated (Unrated) and BELOCAL A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Sports Section (the) | BELOCAL |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tierStrongest tier | |
| Investment Range | N/A | $2K – $12K |
| Franchise Fee | N/A | $735 |
| Royalty Rate | N/A | 15.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $139K |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | N/A | 148 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | N/A | 2017 |
| FDD Year | N/A | 2025 |
Investment Range
N/A
$2K – $12K
Franchise Fee
N/A
$735
Royalty Rate
N/A
15.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$139K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
N/A
148
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
N/A
2017
FDD Year
N/A
2025