Batteries Plus Franchise
Batteries, light bulbs, phone repair
At a Glance
About Batteries Plus
About the Batteries Plus franchise
Batteries Plus — Batteries, light bulbs, phone repair — has built its franchise system in the retail category since 1988, headquartered in Hartland, WI. Retail and B2B specialty store for batteries, bulbs, and device repair.
As of recent disclosures, Batteries Plus operates approximately 700 units worldwide. Initial investment for a single location typically falls between $238,000 and $456,000, with a franchise fee of approximately $42,000.
Unit economics and ongoing fees
Ongoing royalties run approximately 5.0% of gross sales, plus a brand fund / national advertising contribution of about 1.5%. Model these as recurring overhead — they apply to top-line revenue, not profit. Confirm the exact fee schedule and any local/regional marketing co-op requirements in Items 5, 6, and 11 of the current FDD.
Why prospective franchisees consider Batteries Plus
Operators considering Batteries Plus typically weigh the following advantages:
- Diversified retail + commercial revenue
- Phone repair adds high-margin service revenue
- B2B accounts smooth seasonality
- Multi-unit franchisee base
Where Batteries Plus has real trade-offs
Honest diligence also requires looking at where the system has friction:
- Inventory-heavy model
- E-commerce price compression
- Technician hiring for repair side
- Category disruption from EV/LED trends (opportunity and risk)
How to evaluate the Batteries Plus opportunity
Before signing any franchise agreement, request the current Batteries Plus FDD, talk to at least 8–10 existing franchisees (both new and mature), and build a unit-level model that stress-tests labor, occupancy, royalties, and ramp. Pay particular attention to Item 19 (financial performance representations) if disclosed, Item 7 (estimated initial investment), and Item 20 (system size and turnover) trends over the past three years. Validation calls with existing operators are the single highest-leverage step in the process.
Figures above are seed estimates compiled from public sources and may not reflect the most recent FDD. Always verify against the current Franchise Disclosure Document before relying on any number commercially.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Diversified retail + commercial revenue
- Phone repair adds high-margin service revenue
- B2B accounts smooth seasonality
- Multi-unit franchisee base
Cons
- Inventory-heavy model
- E-commerce price compression
- Technician hiring for repair side
- Category disruption from EV/LED trends (opportunity and risk)
Financial Performance (Item 19)
Batteries Plus discloses extensive Item 19 data for its 490 franchised “Same Stores” and 133 company-owned Stores operating during FY2025 (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025). For all 490 franchised Same Stores, Average Net Revenue was $954,716 (median $833,660), ranging from $407,996 to $7,352,102, with 38% of stores at or above average; the top quartile averaged $1,614,404 and the bottom quartile averaged $520,881. For the 133 company-owned stores, average annual Net Revenue was $1,061,550, average Cost of Goods Sold $516,051, average Wages & Comp $198,587, average Facilities & Office $81,043, and average E
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Batteries Plus FDD
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