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As many franchise systems are restarting their development pipelines, they’re discovering the Class A retail sites aren’t as readily available as expected. In the best locations and markets, space is extremely tight. The U.S. retail vacancy rate fell to 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2023, a new low, reported CBRE. Meanwhile, the development […]

Batteries Plus , the world’s leading specialty battery franchise retailer, has been recognized in Entrepreneur’s inaugural ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners. The ranking, which appears in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, identifies the brands with the most appeal for prospective franchisees interested in multi-unit ownership, as well as existing franchisees looking to

Technology has long been an important part of building and growing a successful franchise brand. Keeping up with and adapting to the changes in technology can be just as important for brand leaders. Today, technology is changing more rapidly than ever before, and nowhere is that more evident than in franchise development. We asked Joe

2022 was a year of big growth for our successful light bulb, key fob, phone repair store, and battery store franchise. Between new franchisees and current ones continuing to expand with the brand, we inked 60 new deals in 2022 and are set for multi-unit expansions in South Florida and Long Island, NY. Plus, throughout 2023,

Batteries Plus saw record expansion in 2022, with both organic growth and existing franchisees. The battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair retailer inked 60 new deals and opened 44 new stores in 2022 as it expanded its presence with multi-unit expansions in South Florida and on Long Island, N.Y. It also entered several

HARTLAND, Wis., (January 11, 2023) – Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource

The economy still poses very intriguing questions, for example:  Are we heading into a recession? Are we already in one? How high can interest rates go? Will inflation cool anytime soon? How long will “help wanted” signs linger? Where is the stock market’s bottom? But in the franchise world, people are often asking this: Is