Batteries Plus

Jon Sica Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Batteries Plus

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Sica to Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the specialty retail brand celebrates numerous achievements thus far this year, including record-breaking franchise signings and commercial sales in Q1, and a headline-making visit to the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in April, Sica will continue to drive Batteries Plus forward by overseeing key areas of the business, including commercial sales and retail operations support.

Key Points: 
  • HARTLAND, Wis., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Sica to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • He joined the Batteries Plus team from Texas icon Whataburger in April 2019 as the Chief Strategy Officer, where he was tasked with driving the expansion of the nation's largest and fastest-growing omni-channel retail franchise.
  • Sica steps into his new COO role from his previous position of Chief Business Officer.
  • In fact, earlier this year, Joe Malmuth was promoted to Chief Development Officer where he leads the brand's robust plans for franchise growth and development.

Batteries Plus Launches X2Power Portable Power Stations, Furthering Commitment to Providing Power Solutions On Demand

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Mercoledì, Aprile 17, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's largest specialty battery brand, is proud to announce the launch of its new X2Power Portable Power Stations. The X2Power Portable Power Stations provide power solutions no matter the need – from powering on outdoor activities, to keeping vital appliances running during a power outage. X2Power Portable Power Stations are available for purchase at Batteries Plus stores nationwide, where buyers can seek expert advice on how to select, set up, and use their new power station. The portable power station is also available online at batteriesplus.com/brand-shops/x2power/power-stations, where consumers can use a proprietary self-guided calculator to determine which X2Power Portable Power Station is the best fit for their life.

Key Points: 
  • Batteries Plus debuts easy-to-use online Power Station Calculator to help customers best identify the appropriate X2Power Portable Power Station to fit their needs.
  • HARTLAND, Wis., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the nation's largest specialty battery brand, is proud to announce the launch of its new X2Power Portable Power Stations .
  • The X2Power Portable Power Stations provide power solutions no matter the need – from powering on outdoor activities, to keeping vital appliances running during a power outage.
  • X2Power Portable Power Stations are available for purchase at Batteries Plus stores nationwide, where buyers can seek expert advice on how to select, set up, and use their new power station.

Batteries Plus Reflects on Multi-Unit Franchising Conference with Record Attendance & Insightful Panel Discussion

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, recently showcased its continued success and industry insights at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) held in Las Vegas, Nevada last month. This year's event marked the highest attendance on-record for Batteries Plus, demonstrating its growing influence and appeal in the franchise space.

Key Points: 
  • This year's event marked the highest attendance on-record for Batteries Plus, demonstrating its growing influence and appeal in the franchise space.
  • "The Multi-Unit Franchising Convention continually reaffirms its invaluable role as a cornerstone platform for our team to connect with esteemed industry leaders and ambitious entrepreneurs," said Joe Malmuth, Chief Franchising Officer at Batteries Plus.
  • "This year's record attendance is not only a key example of this, but also serves as a resounding testament to the robustness and allure of the franchising opportunity we offer at Batteries Plus."
  • "Tony's insights during the panel discussion highlighted the strategic advantages inherent in partnering with Batteries Plus," said Victor Daher, Vice President of Franchise Development at Batteries Plus.

Batteries Plus Secures Signings for 22 New Franchise Locations to Close Q1

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tailwinds haven't subsided in 2024 for Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise. A reality made plainly evident after the franchise posted a Q1 performance that rivals, if not surpasses, that of any other in the brands 36 years in operation.

Key Points: 
  • HARTLAND, Wis., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tailwinds haven't subsided in 2024 for Batteries Plus , the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise.
  • Over the past several months, the Batteries Plus team signed 22 new territories across Michigan, Texas, Virginia, Ohio, and Arizona; the latter as a result of the brand's Market Stewardship Program.
  • In addition to these latest additions to the franchise pipeline, Batteries Plus celebrated the opening of 8 storefronts during Q1, spanning Connecticut, Nevada, California, Colorado, New York, and Florida, respectfully.
  • The strong presence of the Batteries Plus team at this year's Multi-Unit Franchise Conference is a prime component that their team points to for driving continued interest in their franchise opportunity.

Batteries Plus Partners with Texas A&M University to Recharge Campus Power Solutions

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Giovedì, Aprile 4, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's premiere partner for businesses, providing a local touch with a national presence, is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Texas A&M University to make available ongoing battery and lighting solutions to multiple universities and agencies within the Texas A&M University System.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the brand is available through the locally owned Batteries Plus store, a certified Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendor as part of the E&I program.
  • "To be able to work with a university partner like Texas A&M is very exciting for Batteries Plus," said Angie Tuerck, National Account Manager at Batteries Plus.
  • Along with the cost savings, Texas A&M University benefits from reliable and convenient on-hand products and services, plus flexible delivery, with each local Batteries Plus location that each campus works with to provide a local touch.
  • Texas A&M University represents one of 600 community colleges and institutions of higher education in the United States that has a relationship with Batteries Plus to power their campuses.

Leading the Charge: Batteries Plus Champions Responsible Franchising Through Investment in Franchisee Long-Term Success and Growth

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Lunedì, Aprile 1, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Responsible franchising, a movement that, according to Franchising.com, is built on several key pillars: a clear brand vision, a strong company culture, the selection of the right franchisees, and the avoidance of harmful practices, is undoubtedly reshaping the landscape for franchisors and franchisees alike. Simply put, responsible franchising is the future of the franchise business model. At the heart of this movement is Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, a brand that is setting a standard for what it means to be a great choice for franchisees.

Key Points: 
  • Alan's journey began at a Batteries Plus store, where he initially worked under a franchisee.
  • "Our responsible franchising model at Batteries Plus includes taking care of every franchisee from the beginning of their business journey to their entire lifetime with us.
  • This step reflects not only his personal growth but also the strength of the Batteries Plus franchise model.
  • Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.

Batteries Plus Chooses SOCi as Platform of Record for Omnichannel Marketing Success

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Martedì, Marzo 26, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOCi Inc., the CoMarketing Cloud for multi-location enterprises, today announced it is the new Platform of Record for Batteries Plus, the nation's largest specialty battery brand committed to powering people's lives. The omnichannel retailer will utilize the SOCi platform and its AI-powered products to provide highly relevant, personalized communications and website experiences to increase local search visibility, improve conversion rates, and increase lifetime value of its customers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOCi Inc. , the CoMarketing Cloud for multi-location enterprises, today announced it is the new Platform of Record for Batteries Plus, the nation's largest specialty battery brand committed to powering people's lives.
  • Batteries Plus needed a consolidated platform that understands the unique challenges of a franchise model, while also offering more advanced capabilities and a roadmap that showed continued investment in the product, leveraging technologies like AI and ML.
  • In addition to Genius Reviews, Batteries Plus has consolidated its digital marketing tech stack and will be utilizing the SOCi platform to manage its locations' social media channels , ads and boost strategy , online business listings , and local pages .
  • To learn more about how SOCi is helping retail brands like Batteries Plus drive industry-leading results through its AI-powered platform, visit www.meetsoci.com/genius .

Batteries Plus Makes Entrepreneur's Hall of Fame Ranking for Second Year-In-A-Row

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024
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HARTLAND, Wis., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, was named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list for the second year in a row. This prestigious list honors those elite franchise brands that have ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more consecutive years. And for Batteries Plus, 2024 marks a milestone, as they've appeared on the list for 30 years straight.

Key Points: 
  • HARTLAND, Wis., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, was named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list for the second year in a row.
  • And for Batteries Plus, 2024 marks a milestone, as they've appeared on the list for 30 years straight.
  • "Batteries Plus continues to hit record strides year after year, and our development pipeline isn't running dry anytime soon," said Joe Malmuth, Chief Development Officer for Batteries Plus.
  • To view Batteries Plus in the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, pick up the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/discover-which-brands-have-ranke... .

Multi-Unit Franchising Convention Highlights Dynamic Leaders Driving Growth in Franchising

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Multi-Unit Franchising Convention (MUFC) is set to commence on Tuesday, March 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Running through Friday, March 22, this premier, three-day event brings together the biggest names in franchising, catering specifically to multi-unit franchise owners and operators, to offer a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration with keynote speakers, panels, and educational break-out sessions. With leaders across a variety of industries ready to share their expertise, Batteries Plus, the world's leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, will be represented by its Phoenix franchisee, Tony Lutfi, as a panelist in the Enterprise Growth: Identify the Next Big Brand or Category general session.

Key Points: 
  • Having worked in the franchising space for over four decades, Tony Lutfi is the epitome of an industry veteran.
  • As the founder of the MarLu Investment Group, he grew his enterprise to 243 franchised businesses in 11 states.
  • This year's general session panel's focus is enterprise growth – specifically, how to identify the next big brand or category.
  • Established as a premier gathering for multi-unit franchise owners and operators, the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference has evolved into a dynamic platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and exploring the latest trends in the franchising space.

Batteries Plus Signs Area Development Agreement to Close Out Phoenix

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Giovedì, Marzo 7, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced today a major deal for expansion within the Phoenix market. This deal solidifies the brand's strong presence in the region and a roadmap for sustained success for years to come.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced today a major deal for expansion within the Phoenix market.
  • "Following our development strategy shift last year, we're excited to continue our nationwide growth in Phoenix," added Joe Malmuth, Chief Development Officer of Batteries Plus.
  • "This is another history-making deal for us, adding a strong franchise partner to our roster in our new development program," said Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus.
  • Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.