Pro Business
$79/month
Everything in Business Record Plus, one article credit per paid billing period, one staff-reviewed Featured Business request per month and weekend-guide eligibility. Results report when available.
SubscribePlans & Pricing
One Business Record. More Ways to Be Discovered.
Start with a free Business Record, choose the subscription that fits your business, and optionally increase your visibility across eligible properties operated by The Local Internet.
- The Local Core manages your shared Business Record and eligible Core-managed surfaces.
- Subscriptions cover ordinary listing management and eligible distribution.
- Visibility & Growth options are separate, optional purchases.
- All publication is subject to geographic eligibility, verification, approval and actual surface capacity.
Free, Business Record Plus ($9 Founding rate / $29), Pro ($79), Enterprise, Franchise brand and Additional Distribution are available today, month to month with no setup fees. We do not promise distribution to third-party websites, independent audiences, search rankings, traffic, leads or sales.
Simple Business Subscriptions
Each plan covers one business location. Monthly prices shown; no annual prices have been approved.
Free
LIVE$0
Get Started Free- One business location
- Claim or create a Business Record
- Maintain essential business information
- Up to 3 eligible Core-managed surfaces, subject to approval and availability
- No credit card required
Business Record Plus
LIVE$9/month
Month to month. Cancel any time.
- One business location
- Up to 20 eligible Core-managed surfaces
- Shared Business Record management
- Eligible ordinary listing distribution and status visibility
- $9/month locked in for the first 5,000 businesses (Founding rate). Then $29/month.
For the first 5,000 eligible businesses.
SubscribeBusiness Record Plus (regular rate)
LIVE$29/month
Month to month. Cancel any time.
Subscribe- One business location
- Up to 20 eligible Core-managed surfaces
- Shared Business Record management
- Eligible ordinary listing distribution and status visibility
- The same Business Record Plus at the regular rate
Additional Distribution
LIVE$19/month per block
Month to month. Cancel any time.
Add with a plan- Each additional block covers up to 20 eligible Core-managed surfaces
- Requires an eligible paid business subscription
- Additional capacity is subject to availability and approval
- Does not include featured placements
- Up to 10 blocks, added at checkout with Business Record Plus
What Business Record Plus includes
Business Record Plus — $9/month locked in for the first 5,000 businesses (Founding rate). Then $29/month.
- LIVE
Everything in the free Business Record
Complete business details stay free on every plan.
- LIVE
Eligible on up to 20 sites
Free records are eligible on up to 3. Eligibility is a maximum, not a guarantee of placement.
- LIVE
Results report
Views, clicks and calls with bot traffic filtered out. Also available to free claimed records.
- LIVE
AI writer for updates and posts
Drafts only; you review before anything is submitted. Also available to free claimed records.
- IN PROGRESS
Larger photo gallery, video and document uploads (menus, price sheets)
Being built and tested; not available yet.
- IN PROGRESS
Plus membership badge on your record
Marks a paid membership. It is not a verification or an endorsement.
- PLANNED
Priority review of edits
Earlier place in the review queue. Every edit is still reviewed.
Business Article Credits
One-time purchases for a business article. Every article is reviewed before publication; buying a credit does not guarantee publication or placement.
Self-Written Business Article
LIVE$49 one time
Buy article credit- One article you write about your business
- Reviewed before publication
- One-time payment, no subscription
Professionally Written Business Article
LIVE$299 one time
Buy article credit- One article written for you
- Reviewed before publication
- One-time payment, no subscription
Enterprise Subscriptions
$24 per location/month (2–10), $19 from the 11th; Pro add-on $50 per location
Intended for
- Multi-location businesses
- Regional and national organizations
- Businesses requiring centralized oversight
What's included
- Centralized organization management
- Location-level Business Records
- Authorized management roles
- Location-specific publication eligibility
- Consolidated reporting
- Custom onboarding and subscription limits
Talk to us about multiple locations
hello@thelocalcore.comFranchise Subscriptions
$99/month brand fee, plus per-location pricing
Intended for
- Franchisors
- Franchise operators
- Distributed branded business networks
What's included
- Franchisor and franchisee account relationships
- Brand-level governance
- Local business record management
- Authorized local updates
- Location-specific distribution eligibility
- Network-level reporting and oversight
Talk to us about multiple locations
hello@thelocalcore.comVisibility & Growth
More Visibility When You Want It
Visibility & Growth is optional and separate from ordinary subscription listing distribution. Free and paid businesses may participate when eligible.
Featured Placements
PLANNED- Featured positions on eligible Core-managed surfaces
- Limited inventory and defined placement periods
- Requires approval and available inventory
- Credits, or direct payment once supported
Enhanced Visibility
PLANNED- Additional approved visibility opportunities within The Local Internet
- Options, pricing and availability depend on the surface and program
- Does not change organic ranking
Offers & Business Updates
LIVE- Free publishing of eligible offers and business information, where publishing is enabled for eligible businesses
- Paid visibility or amplification is separate and Planned
- Not all business updates, promotional placements or growth products are available today
- Subject to review, publication and editorial rules
Growth Opportunities
PLANNED- Future optional programs and packages
- No campaign reach or performance is promised
How payment works
- Credits may be used for eligible Visibility & Growth items.
- Subscriptions and article credits are paid by card. Direct payment for other Visibility & Growth items is still planned.
- Existing promotional or earned credits are not necessarily purchased credits.
- Purchasing credits does not guarantee approval or publication.
- Ordinary subscriptions do not consume visibility credits.
- Credits for eligible featured placements are charged only under the approved delivery and fulfillment rules.
Compare
| Feature | Free | Plus (Founding rate) | Plus (regular rate) | Enterprise | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business locations | 1 | 1 | 1 | Multiple (custom) | Multiple (custom) |
| Included eligible surfaces | Up to 3 | Up to 20 | Up to 20 | Custom | Custom |
| Ordinary listing distribution | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Additional Distribution blocks | — | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | Custom | Custom |
| Centralized multi-location management | — | — | — | Included | Included |
| Franchise governance | — | — | — | — | Included |
| Optional Visibility & Growth | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Credits | Eligible credits | Eligible credits | Eligible credits | Eligible credits | Eligible credits |
| Availability | Available Now | Live | Live | Live | Live |
Questions
Is the Free plan really free?
Yes. Free costs $0 and needs no credit card. It covers one business location and up to 3 eligible Core-managed surfaces, subject to approval and availability.
What is a Core-managed surface?
A website or destination operated within The Local Internet where an approved Business Record can actually be published, accessed and tracked. A surface counts only when it is certified, covers your location's area and has room available.
Does paying guarantee placement on 20 sites?
No. 20 is the maximum number of eligible surfaces a plan can cover. Publication depends on geographic eligibility, verification, approval and actual surface capacity.
Are these 20 independent audiences?
No. Several surfaces may share the same directory system and overlapping audiences. We do not claim independent audiences or additional traffic.
What is the Founding rate of Business Record Plus?
Business Record Plus is the same plan at either rate: one business location and up to 20 eligible Core-managed surfaces, subject to eligibility. The first 5,000 businesses lock in $9/month (Founding rate) while the subscription stays active; after that, Business Record Plus is $29/month (regular rate). Month to month, cancel any time, no setup fees.
What happens if fewer eligible surfaces are available?
Your record appears only on surfaces that are actually eligible for your location. Allowances are maximums, not promises. Additional Distribution blocks would only be useful once more eligible surfaces exist.
Are featured placements included?
No. Featured placements are a separate, optional Visibility & Growth item with limited inventory. They are not part of any subscription.
Can Free businesses purchase Visibility & Growth?
Free and paid businesses may both take part in Visibility & Growth when eligible. Paid Visibility & Growth options are still planned.
How do credits work?
Eligible credits may come from approved welcome awards, referrals, promotions or other authorized programs. Credits may be redeemed for eligible Visibility & Growth items, subject to approval and availability, and are charged only under the approved delivery and fulfillment rules. Credits do not guarantee approval or publication. Article credits can be bought by card; other items still use credits only.
Can I pay directly instead of using credits?
Subscriptions and article credits are paid by card. Direct payment for other Visibility & Growth items is still planned.
Who can subscribe?
The owner or authorized manager of a claimed, verified business location with at least 4 eligible surfaces. Checkout explains plainly if a location does not qualify yet. You can cancel or update your card any time from Manage Billing.
How do Enterprise and Franchise subscriptions work?
Enterprise is priced per location each month ($24 per location for 2–10, $19 from the 11th; 26+ locations contact us). The Franchise brand fee is $99 a month alongside one business plan. Start from your owner dashboard; every location must be verified and active.
Are listings distributed to Google or other third-party platforms?
No. Distribution covers eligible Core-managed surfaces within The Local Internet only. We do not promise distribution to third-party websites, search rankings, traffic, leads or sales.
Start with your free Business Record
Claim or create your record today at no cost. Upgrade to Founding or Standard whenever you are ready.