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Batteries Plus Franchise

Retailer specializing in batteries and related products and services

The first Batteries Plus store opened in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1988. Batteries Plus now has stores throughout the country selling batteries for everything from cell phones to aircraft with on-site Tech Centers that design, assemble and test battery systems. Customers include individual consumers and commercial clients such as manufacturers, service businesses and government agencies.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Batteries Plus franchise?

Total Investment: $145,000-$301,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $37,500
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee: 1%
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

How to contact Batteries Plus

Batteries Plus News

Times May Have Changed … But Batteries Still Required
Would the riot in the 1980's movie Do the Right Thing ever have happened if, instead of a boom box blasting on his shoulder, Radio Raheem had an iPod plugged into his ears? While times, and electro-gadgets, may have changed, one constant remains: batteries still required. Batteries Plus... more

Private Equity Firm Buys Batteries Plus
Hartland battery retailer Batteries Plus has been purchased by Atlanta private equity firm Roark Capital Group, owner of such franchises as Cinnabon and Schlotzky's. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Batteries Plus generates approximately $200 million in systemwide sales through... more

Batteries Plus Franchisee Expanding Florida Presence
A Batteries Plus franchisee has opened his fourth store in Florida and is planning to add two more locations. Hartland-based Batteries Plus is a national chain of battery retail stores that provide equipment to allow customers to assemble, test and rebuild custom battery packs for rechargeable h... more

Batteries Plus Franchise Adds Power To Franchise With May 1 Ecommerce Launch
The nation's largest retail battery chain is about to boost its power even more with a major "charge" to its business model. Already 260 stores strong and growing, Batteries Plus announced today it will launch its e-commerce Web site on May 1, 2006, building on its strong street presence... more

Out To Beat The Bunny
A strange bird took flight on April 29 from Fujikawa runway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The world's first manned, disposable-battery-powered aircraft—running on 160 AAs—flew for 90 seconds in a test run to display the capability of Panasonic's new Oxyride Extreme Power batteries, released... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Batteries Plus open? 1988
When did Batteries Plus start franchising? 1992

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2006	295	0	0	16
2005	225	0	0	14
2004	218	0	0	14
2003	196	0	0	15
2002	177	0	0	17
2001	159	0	0	21

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): PMC Capital, GE Capital, First Union

Training & Support

Training
Periodic store visits & regional meetings

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

62% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

People skills

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