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Batteries Plus has a proud tradition of giving back to the community. Whether it’s contributing to families in need through Toys for Tots  and The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County  or organizing blood drives at our corporate offices, we are deeply invested in the communities that we serve. But it’s not just our corporate employees that are committed to this […]

The Batteries Plus franchise model is built on multi-billion-dollar markets. Collectively, batteries, lighting, phone and tablet repair, key cutting and programming and smart home technology provide Batteries Plus franchisees access to industries valued annually at nearly $60 billion. Multiple, lucrative revenue streams are a fundamental advantage for Batteries Plus franchisees in a highly competitive retail landscape.

At Batteries Plus, we’re proud of our many veteran franchisees. Individuals from a diverse array of military backgrounds have gone on to become successful store owners. In light of their service, we wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of our veteran franchisees, share their backgrounds and talk about their experiences with Batteries

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly influenced consumer behavior, but it’s not as clear cut as you might think. On one hand, as people have adjusted to social distancing, they’ve increasingly relied on e-commerce to order everything from toilet paper to groceries to clothing. On the other, they’re still relying on local retailers to fill their

Ralph Badtram opened his first Batteries Plus location in Waco, Texas in 2007. Since then, he has gone on to open an additional two stores and take over one more. He also serves on the National Marketing Fund Committee, which helps guide other franchisees on how to get the best return of investment on their

Bernie Perryman first discovered Batteries Plus after forming a close friendship with franchisees who owned two locations in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area. “I was always so fascinated when they talked about business,” explained Bernie. “The smiles they would get when they talked about it and the sustainability of the business model – they believed

Batteries Plus was the first brand to identify the growing need for battery replacement and specialty bulbs in an age of ever-changing technology. Since opening the company to franchising in 1992, we have expanded to include more than 720 locations across the U.S. During that time, we have also evolved our selection of products and

For Rich Epps, being able to run his own business was always a dream. Working for a big-box home improvement retailer always gave Rich the feeling he wasn’t able to manage the way he wanted. When the corporate leadership changed, Rich found himself with a generous severance package and a newfound opportunity for business ownership

This year, business owners across multiple industries have had to learn some painful lessons. More than half of the 132,580 businesses listed on Yelp reported being permanently closed due to COVID-19 in July 2020. Restaurants have taken the hardest hit, but retail businesses weren’t far behind. Those in the fitness and beauty space have also experienced

Over the past 20 years, online retailers like Amazon have dramatically reshaped the retail landscape. While many brick-and-mortar retailers have struggled in the face of these challenges, Batteries Plus has continued to thrive, carving out our own unique space in the retail and commercial landscape. So, how do we compete with the online giants? Batteries