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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 Names Director of Exit Strategy Support for Franchisees

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus has hired Hugh Robertson as director of exit strategy support. In his new role, Robertson will educate, advise and assist Batteries Plus franchisees with their exit strategies — offering full support for owners from the time of purchase to the date of successful sale. Having spent more than 25 years in the franchising industry, Robertson joins the team with a breadth of experience including expertise in small to medium size business transfer, franchise consulting and franchise operations. In the short term, Robertson will be focused …

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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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Power Play

by Katie Lee

— By Katie Lee —   Powering through the pandemic, Batteries Plus continues to see a boost in business through multi-unit franchising.     It goes without saying just how challenging the past 18 months have been for retailers, but Batteries Plus continues to power through. The Hartland, Wisconsin-based franchisor of 700+ stores stayed open, remained fully stocked, and offered stability and support infrastructure for its franchisees throughout the pandemic. Now with a renewed focus on signing multi-unit operators, Batteries Plus plans to open 30 new stores this year and …

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Batteries Plus Expands Store Development Team

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — In response to the strong third quarter which saw the signing of 20 new store agreements, bringing the brand’s total signings for the year to 66, Batteries Plus has made substantial additions and promotions to its store development team. Kirtis Hill has been promoted to chief retail growth officer. In this new role, he will be working directly with franchisees to optimize store growth in markets nationwide, while providing leadership to enterprise teams working on high-priority strategic initiatives to drive sales and profitability. “Kirtis’ background in both strategy and …

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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

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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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