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Batteries Plus Closes Out Q3 with 50 Signed Agreements in 2022

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, worked hand-in-hand with seven new franchise owners, as well as two existing, to open a total of nine new locations in third quarter. This is in addition to the nine new franchise signings the brand has been able to amass since July. As a whole, these most recent developments put Batteries Plus at 50 signed agreements for the year thus far, primarily at the hands of the 46 new franchisees that …

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Batteries Plus Marks 37 Signed Agreements and 18 New Stores in 2022

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — In the past 3 months, Batteries Plus has signed franchise deals for 19 new locations throughout the country. This places the brand at 37 signed agreements and 18 total openings for 2022 thus far. The company projects to have over 740 units in full operation by year end, with approximately 60 units stemming from efforts this year alone. In large part, the brand’s increased presence has been a result of its efforts to break ground in new markets. The second quarter saw Batteries Plus its first locations …

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Batteries Plus Rolls Out Rebrand to Spotlight Brand Evolution

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, is evolving its customer experience across multiple touchpoints. The rebranding — called “Project VOLT” — was a result of comprehensive merchandising testing which brought to light the opportunity to update and transform stores. The enhancements revolutionize the concept’s online and in-store customer experience and more accurately represent consumers’ preferences when it comes to a retail shopping experience. Now, when customers walk through the doors, a modernized, refreshed look will help them …

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Batteries Plus Opens 22 Stores in 2021; Plans to Open 55 this Year

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — The nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, Batteries Plus, has solidified a record-breaking year in 2021. Significant fourth quarter growth caps off 12 months of success for the retail brand which brought a total of 88 signings through multi-unit agreements and organic growth with current franchisees. Twenty-two new stores opened during 2021. Included in the 88 new store agreements were many multi-unit signings, including a 10-unit signing for Nevada and Utah; another 10-unit deal in Texas and Louisiana; an 8-unit …

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Batteries Plus Signs 8-Unit Deal in Atlanta Area

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, has signed an eight-unit deal in the Atlanta area. The deal consists of four brand new and four resale locations, in and around Atlanta and Athens, Ga. Behind the purchase is Equicorp Partners, LLC, an Atlanta-based, multi-unit franchise developer and private investment and advisement office. The partnership boasts 30 years of experience in the management space for both startups and legacy brands, including Arby’s, City Barbeque and Café Rio. Equicorp Partners, LLC was …

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Batteries Plus Signs Agreements for 20 New Stores in Third Quarter

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — The nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, Batteries Plus, has seen significant third quarter growth with the signing of 20 new store agreements, bringing the brand’s total signings for the year to 66. Included in the 20 new store agreements was a 10-unit signing which will expand the brand in Nevada and Utah, a three-unit signing in Philadelphia and multiple two-packs set to expand Batteries Plus into Sacramento, Calif., and Wichita, Kan. Additional single-unit signings will grow the brand in Georgia, Texas, …

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Batteries Plus Surpasses 50 Signed Agreements in First Half of 2021

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, is having its best development year in the almost three decades since it began franchising with 52 new signings to date for 2021 so far. In fact, Batteries Plus exceeded 2020 total store signings by mid-April this year. With the leadership of its newly promoted vice president of franchise development and relations, Joe Malmuth, Batteries Plus is on pace to surpass 75 franchise signings by the end of the year. The close …

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Batteries Plus Inks Largest Franchise Deal in Company History

by Katie Lee

Raleigh, N.C. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, has inked the largest single signing franchise deal in company history, bringing 8 new locations to the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina over the next 3 years. This new agreement will bring the total store count to 16 in the market. The 8-unit agreement is spearheaded by multi-unit developer Tribat, LLC, who came to Batteries Plus inspired by the strength and stability of the brand. With over 30 years of experience in …

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Batteries Plus on Track to Sign 40 New Franchise Agreements in 2020

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, has been ranked No. 131 on Franchise Times’ Top 200+ List, the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States. The prestigious list is based on Batteries Plus’s global system sales and number of locations. The brand joins the list among some of the nation’s most recognizable brands. In 2020, Batteries Plus signed 20 franchise agreements and is on track to have 20 new agreements signed by …

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