Batteries Plus Franchise News

March 29, 2012 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI – Batteries Plus®, the nation’s first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, was recently ranked No. 19 on the Dun & Bradstreet AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. This is a huge leap from its ranking of No. 31 last year. Different than in years past, the 2012 AllBusiness AllStar list now showcases the 100 “best of the best” franchises, down from its recognition of the top 300 franchises previously. This makes the 2012 rankings stronger than ever.Now in its fourth year, the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings are based on a number of criteria analyzed by the AllBusiness.com team. The franchises are evaluated and ranked based on franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, and Web (brand) visibility...

Nation's First, Largest, and Fastest-Growing Battery and Light Bulb Franchise Electrifies Nation in 2011
HARTLAND, Wis., March 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Batteries Plus(R), the nation's first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise had another record year in 2011, including the opening of its 500th store. The company opened more than one store per week, totaling 59 stores by year's end, and had a record year of franchise agreement signings for 71 new stores.
Batteries Plus began franchising in 1992 with its first franchise owned store in Fort Wayne, IN. Batteries Plus has grown to now offering a comprehensive selection of over 40,000 batteries, light bulbs, related products and technical support across 500 stores in 46 states and Puerto Rico...

National Battery and Light Bulb Retailer Cites Flexibility as a Key Ingredient for Business Growth and DC Efficiency.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain management software, today announced that Batteries Plus has implemented the HighJump warehouse management system (WMS) in its new national distribution center in Glendale, Wis. Based near Milwaukee in Hartland, Wis., Batteries Plus is the nation's largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise retailer.
“We knew the HighJump adaptability tools would make it easy for our team to fully leverage all aspects of this powerful system.”
Through its national chain of franchise stores, which are found in every state except Hawaii, Batteries Plus serves over seven million customers annually...

Battery and Light Bulb Franchise Recognized for Worldwide Sales and Store Growth
November 11, 2011 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI – Green Bay, Wisconsin, famously known as the home of the first and most recent Super Bowl championship team, is also notable as the place where Batteries Plus, the nation’s first, largest, and fastest-growing battery and light bulb franchise began. It was 1988, and the first Batteries Plus opened in response to the evolving needs of the replacement battery market. Since then, America continues to run on batteries more than ever - so the Batteries Plus vision quickly expanded.
Now, 23 years later, with over 480 Batteries Plus stores throughout the nation – Batteries Plus continues to add awards to its growing trophy case, most recently having been ranked in the 2011 Franchise Times® Top 200 Franchise Systems...

National Retailer Continues Partnership with USA Cares to Benefit "Jobs for Vets" Program
HARTLAND, Wis., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- According to an August 2011 report by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for veterans who served in the military since September 11, 2001 is a whopping 12.4 percent, exceeding the already sobering national average of nine percent. Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise launched a campaign called, "Time to Care," to help bridge this gap. The campaign was first launched in May and ran from May 24 - May 30, (Memorial Day), 2011. At that time, more than $75,000 was raised. The second portion of the campaign will run from November 5 - November 11, (Veterans Day), 2011...

September 30, 2011 // Franchising.com // HARTLAND, WI – Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, was listed as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States in the September 2011 issue of Inc. magazine's Annual "Inc. 500 | 5000" list. Experiencing a three-year growth of 69 percent and ranking #136 in the retail industry, Batteries Plus continues to establish itself as the #1 battery and light bulb retailer and franchise leader.
Inc. magazine's Top 5000 list profiles businesses that have proven their strategies to be successful in leading to increased growth, revenue, reputation and ones that have become trendsetters in their respective industries. Only the very best private, employee-based firms in America are awarded the distinction of being named to the Inc...

Franchise Business Review Posts Recent Survey Findings Online June 20, 2011 // Franchising.com // HARTLAND, WISC. — Batteries Plus franchisees are generally happy business owners, according to a recent survey conducted by Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm based in Portsmouth, NH.

The survey asked franchisees questions related to training and support, system communication, franchisor/franchisee relations, financial opportunity, business lifestyle, and overall satisfaction with their business. The full results of the Batteries Plus survey are available at www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.

"Batteries Plus franchisees are more satisfied than many of the franchisee operators we survey each year," said Franchise Business Review president and CEO Eric Stites...

Prestigious Internet Retailer Publication Awards Batteries Plus For Second Consecutive Year

May 26, 2011 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI - Batteries Plus, the nation's battery franchise leader with more than 450 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico, has once again been named as one of the top e-retailers on the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide. In this year's 2011 rankings, Batteries Plus was No. 462 in the Top 500 Guide based on web sales and ranked in the Top 50 in the Computer/Electronics category.

Batteries and related accessories are a necessity even in tough financial times, with more consumers looking to replace the batteries on their older devices rather than spending more money to buy new devices. Also, due to rapidly increasing technology and the proliferation of new devices, Batteries Plus has been able to capitalize on this increasing demand as well, helping the franchise stay at the top of the growing $30...

National retailer teams up with USA Cares to benefit Jobs for Vets program

May 24, 2011 // Franchising.com // RADCLIFF, KY -- Recent studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find that the jobless rate of veterans is 15.6 percent - far exceeding the national average of nine percent. Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery franchise, was shocked by this gap and decided to create a campaign called, "Time to Care", to help bridge it.

Batteries Plus, with more than 450 stores nationwide, has teamed up with USA Cares, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that helps post-9/11 military service members, veterans and their families with basic financial needs. USA Cares, founded in 2003, helps bear the burdens of service by providing military families and veterans with financial and advocacy support in their time of need...

National Retailer Teams up with USA Cares to Benefit Jobs for Vets Program HARTLAND, Wis., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find that the jobless rate of veterans is 15.6 percent - far exceeding the national average of nine percent. Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery franchise, was shocked by this gap and decided to create a campaign called, "Time to Care", to help bridge it.

Batteries Plus, with more than 450 stores nationwide, has teamed up with USA Cares, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that helps post-9/11 military service members, veterans and their families with basic financial needs. USA Cares, founded in 2003, helps bear the burdens of service by providing military families and veterans with financial and advocacy support in their time of need...

Franchise Magazine Awards Batteries Plus In Its Prestigious List April 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI – Batteries Plus has recently landed a spot on the Franchise Business Review's Top 50 list for overall franchisee satisfaction, securing the number 22 spot. The company is the nation's #1 retail battery franchise and is also one of the fastest-growing franchises in the industry. Batteries Plus is the only battery retailer to make the Top 50 list among those ranked by Franchise Business Review.

Franchise Business Review awards the Top Franchises awards annually to franchisors with the highest overall satisfaction according to an annual survey of more than 10,000 franchisees representing more than 300 franchise brands...

Nation's Largest Battery Retailer Ends First-Quarter with Record Store Signings March 29, 2011 // Franchising.com // [HARTLAND, WI] – Batteries Plus just concluded the first-quarter of 2011 by experiencing a record month. The nation's largest and fastest growing battery retailer ended March 2011 by signing a single-month record of 32 new locations across the United States. This is on the heels of a record-setting 2010.

"Coming off of our biggest year ever in terms of new store openings, we are elated to see that our success is carrying over through 2011," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus. "The battery retail segment continues to grow, which is helping lead our charge in growing across the country."

In 2010 Batteries Plus experienced unprecedented growth, opening 60 stores across the U...

Franchise Magazine Awards Batteries Plus In Its Prestigious List March 03, 2011 // Franchising.com // (INSERT CITY) – Batteries Plus has recently landed a spot on the Franchise Business Review's Top 50 list for overall franchisee satisfaction, securing the number 22 spot. The company is the nation's #1 retail battery franchise and is also one of the fastest-growing franchises in the industry. Batteries Plus is the only battery retailer to make the Top 50 list among those ranked by Franchise Business Review.

Franchise Business Review awards the Top Franchises awards annually to franchisors with the highest overall satisfaction according to an annual survey of more than 10,000 franchisees representing more than 300 franchise brands...

Retail Battery Franchise Recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" January 31, 2011 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI – Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery retailer, was recently ranked No. 31 overall on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise list rankings and the No. 1 retail battery franchise. The AllBusiness AllStar list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011.

In its third year, the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings are based on a number of criteria analyzed by the AllBusiness.com team. The franchises are evaluated and ranked based on franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, availability of financing and Web (brand) visibility...

Business Magazine Awards Batteries Plus Its Highest Ranking in 15 Consecutive Years HARTLAND, WI, December 24, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Batteries Plus achieved its highest ranking yet by Entrepreneur Magazine as #77 on the 2011 "Franchise 500" list. The company is the nation's #1 retail battery franchise and has also been recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises again in 2011. Batteries Plus has made Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500" list for 15 consecutive years now.

The Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur Magazine is the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking that is based on objective, quantifiable measures of success from financial and statistical data. In its 32nd year of release, the list recognizes the best franchises of 2011 with categories such as fastest-growing franchises and top 10 franchises...

Custom-Engineered Battery Packs Bring Old Favorites Back to Life HARTLAND, WI -(Marketwire - December 6, 2010) - A difficult economy has changed the way many of us shop. Where we might once have replaced an electronic item without thinking twice, now we're more likely to hang on to it as long as it continues to "work." Batteries Plus suggests that the same attitude can help shoppers take a more creative approach to holiday gift-giving.

Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery retailer, says that the battery experts in their Tech Centers can bring old toys and tools back to life with custom-built or re-built battery packs that they assemble and install right in each local store. For holiday shoppers, this opens up a new world of possibilities for thoughtful and unique gifts...

America Recycles Day Shines the Spotlight on Retailer's Battery Recycling Program HARTLAND, WI--(Marketwire - November 4, 2010) - Stop a moment and think about the number of devices you use each day that are battery powered or have a battery back-up. Your cell phone, computer, alarm clock, MP3 players, portable tools and more all depend upon some type of battery to operate -- the average household uses 21 such battery operated devices. And when all those batteries die, many of us don't think twice and just simply toss them in the trash. Batteries Plus wants to change that.

Batteries Plus specializes in selling battery products and accessories, and also in battery recycling. In fact, Batteries Plus' goal is to be a net collector of batteries, recycling more batteries than it sells...

Battery retail giant consistently moves up the ranks of coveted list

September 15, 2010 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI - Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery retailer with 420 locations in 44 states and access to 40,000 types of batteries and accessories, announced today that the franchise has been named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 list. This is the fourth consecutive year that Batteries Plus has received this honor.

The annual list put together by Inc. magazine represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Batteries Plus ranked #2645 on this year's list, up from #3143 in 2009 and #4010 in 2008.

"This ranking is attributed to the hard work and success of our franchise owners and the dedication they have to their business," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus...

Nation's Largest All-Battery Retailer Finds Success, Growing Customer Base on E-Commerce Website

June 03, 2010 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI - Batteries Plus, the nation's franchise leader in the $24 billion battery industry with more than 400 stores across the country, ranked No. 462 out of the top 500 retailers on Internet Retailer's 2010 Top 500 Guide. The guide ranked the top 500 retailers based on their annual internet sales.

"Batteries and related accessories are a necessity even in tough financial times," says Internet Retailer editor-in-chief Kurt Peters. "Batteries Plus's ranking of No. 462 shows they know how to cater to their online shoppers with good pricing and available inventory."

Internet Retailer's definitive ranking and analysis of America's 500 largest e-retailers is based on annual 2009 Internet sales, researched by Internet Retailer...

Largest U.S. Battery Franchise Offers Systematic Partnership to Facilities Management Operators March 08, 2010 // Franchising.com // Hartland, WI – Batteries Plus, the nation's largest retail battery franchise serving both retail and business customers, has developed a B2B partnership program to assist facilities management operators with its battery buying power, battery education, and battery recycling capabilities, all facilitated and operated by the nation's most experienced battery experts.

By entering into a partnership with Batteries Plus, facilities management operators are provided with access to more than 40,000 types of batteries and accessories, an ongoing hands-on battery education provided by battery experts to show how to properly work and extend the use of any battery, and the utilization of the Batteries Plus recycling program...