Batteries Plus franchise
Batteries Plus is a one-stop store for batteries and light bulbs of every kind, plus phone and tablet repair, key fob replacement and other device services. A large share of sales comes from commercial accounts as well as walk-in customers. At the end of 2025 there were 734 Batteries Plus locations in the US, 601 franchised and 133 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $285K–$537K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 5%
- Locations, 2025
- 734−8 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1996
- First location
- 1988
- Franchisor based in
- Hartland, Wisconsin
- Time to open
- Must open within 12 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory, a 3-mile radius or 150,000 people, whichever is smaller
- Financing
- Introductions to lenders
From Batteries Plus LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Batteries Plus franchise costs
Opening one Batteries Plus store costs an estimated $284,786 to $536,636. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Batteries Plus LLC, 2026 filing, page 25
Batteries Plus franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500, for a first store (less for later stores under a multiple-unit agreement). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Batteries Plus LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A royalty and service fee of 5% of net revenues, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales |
Source: Batteries Plus LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Batteries Plus publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 merchandise margins and revenue mix for franchised stores and results for company stores. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Batteries Plus LLC, 2026 filing, page 52
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 606 (−3) | 116 | 33 |
| 2024 | 604 (−2) | 133 | 32 |
| 2025 | 601 (−3) | 133 | 33 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Batteries Plus LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
How Batteries Plus compares
Of the 16 retail franchises on this site, Batteries Plus is the 10th cheapest to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Batteries Plus | Typical retail |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $285K | $231K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −1.3% | +7.2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 15 of 16 |
Typical is the median across the 16 brands in retail franchises.
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Batteries Plus franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Batteries Plus?
Must open within 12 months of signing, according to Batteries Plus's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Batteries Plus help with financing?
Not directly. Batteries Plus points buyers to outside lenders it works with, but the loan is between you and the lender.
Do Batteries Plus franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Batteries Plus assigns a protected territory (a 3-mile radius or 150,000 people, whichever is smaller) where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Batteries Plus franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Batteries Plus growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 90 franchised locations opened and 98 closed or left, a net change of −1.3%. About 5.4% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 3.4% typical for retail franchises.
How does Batteries Plus compare with other retail franchises?
Of the 16 retail franchises here, Batteries Plus is the 10th cheapest to open (low end $285K against a $231K median) and the 6th largest by number of locations. Its 5% royalty is in line with the 5% median.
Does Batteries Plus say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 merchandise margins and revenue mix for franchised stores and results for company stores. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Batteries Plus based?
Batteries Plus LLC is based in Hartland, Wisconsin and the brand has sold franchises since 1996; the first location opened in 1988.