Batteries Plus

Batteries Plus of Las Cruces Joins Forces with City, County to Power Over 1,000 Vehicles

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Giovedì, Giugno 22, 2023

LAS CRUCES, N.M., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ground-breaking move that will provide car batteries to hundreds of local public safety vehicles including police and sheriffs cars, Batteries Plus of Las Cruces, an independently owned and operated battery retail location, announced today a partnership with the City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County Fleet Services. At the helm of the deal is former Marine and Batteries Plus franchisee Keith Placencio, who has owned the store since August of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • At the helm of the deal is former Marine and Batteries Plus franchisee Keith Placencio, who has owned the store since August of 2022.
  • The relationship began with a partnership between Placencio's store and the City of Las Cruces Fleet Services in November.
  • That initial partnership provided over 400 public safety vehicles, including the police department in Las Cruces, with X2Power Batteries.
  • The experts at Batteries Plus serve their communities by powering everything from vehicles to equipment to offices and more.

Batteries Plus Signs Area Development Agreement to Close Out Atlanta

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Mercoledì, Giugno 14, 2023

ATLANTA, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, recently welcomed its latest signed agreement to secure an 80-mile radius around the Atlanta market. This deal represents the brand's strong presence in the region as well as a roadmap for sustained success for years to come.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the world's leading specialty battery franchise, recently welcomed its latest signed agreement to secure an 80-mile radius around the Atlanta market.
  • The group plans to have 35 total Batteries Plus stores in the Atlanta market, beginning with the 17 existing locations and over a dozen new territories currently being considered for future development.
  • Equicorp is also partnered with Freeman Spogli & Co. , the private equity firm that acquired majority interest of Batteries Plus in 2016.
  • "This is an exciting deal for us because it's the first of its kind for Batteries Plus," said Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus.

Batteries Plus Energizes Education with Second-Annual "School of the Year" Contest

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Martedì, Maggio 23, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following another school year across the country, Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing specialty battery franchise, today announced the return of its "School of the Year" contest. Partnered with Duracell, Batteries Plus will highlight the power of education and award one grand prize-winning school with a year's supply of Duracell PROCELL Batteries.

Key Points: 
  • Partnered with Duracell, Batteries Plus will highlight the power of education and award one grand prize-winning school with a year's supply of Duracell PROCELL Batteries.
  • In its second official year, Batteries Plus is seeking nominations for schools that are exemplary within their communities for powering their students inside the classroom and out.
  • "Local schools are one of the most important threads in the fabric of our society as they power the minds of students," said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus.
  • For more information on Batteries Plus' products and services and to find the nearest Batteries Plus retail store near you, please visit https://www.batteriesplus.com .

Batteries Plus Announces Continued Partnership with Country Music Stars to Power Their Tours

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Giovedì, Maggio 11, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced today it is renewing its partnerships with multi-Platinum country artist Justin Moore (The Valory Music Co.) and Billboard No. 1-charting country artist Lucas Hoge. Between microphones, ear pieces, monitors, and more, production for the average concert requires about 200 batteries. With more than 30 shows planned between Moore and Hoge across the country this summer, providing these power essentials will help guarantee they and their fans don't miss a beat! Through both of these agreements, Batteries Plus is capitalizing on its commitment to bring power to lives through music and adventure.

Key Points: 
  • Through both of these agreements, Batteries Plus is capitalizing on its commitment to bring power to lives through music and adventure.
  • As part of its ongoing partnership with Moore, Batteries Plus is outfitting his summer tour with all of its power needs – both backstage and onstage.
  • Batteries Plus is also supplying Moore's tour with an abundance of backup batteries to ensure all the sound and equipment is working and the music keeps playing all night long.
  • For more information on Batteries Plus' products and services and to find the nearest Batteries Plus retail store near you, please visit https://www.batteriesplus.com .

Batteries Plus Reports Strong Start to 2023 with Highest Commercial Sales in Customer History

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Giovedì, Aprile 20, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced today a successful first quarter of 2023 with significant growth and expansion, building off of the momentum of a record-breaking 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Four of the newly-opened stores have also started selling commercially, which comes as Batteries Plus focuses on its position as an essential B2B supplier.
  • Just after reporting double-digit commercial sales growth to close out 2022, Batteries Plus broke records in Q1 with its highest commercial sales in company history.
  • March alone for the brand brought both its highest commercial sales for franchise and corporate stores, as well as its highest national account sales in company history.
  • To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on the franchise opportunity or tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com .

Batteries Plus Prepares for A Groundbreaking 2023

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Mercoledì, Aprile 12, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After seeing some of the biggest growth in the brand's 30+ year history in 2022, Batteries Plus, the leading provider of expert services for vehicle and home batteries, business battery solutions, and phone/key fob maintenance, is already preparing for an equally successful year ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Batteries Plus offers a resilient concept that has a history of powering through even the most unprecedented times – such as the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Batteries Plus has a competitive edge that's driving a record-breaking number of inquiries from aspiring franchisees," said Chief Franchising Officer Joe Malmuth.
  • Each year, Batteries Plus recycles over 48 million pounds of batteries, as well as over half a million pounds of light bulbs.
  • Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.

Dead Batteries Beware: Batteries Plus Poised to Help Consumers 'Spring' into Outdoor Adventures

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Giovedì, Aprile 6, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The promise of spring is right around the corner and with it brings the anticipation of pulling hibernated toys – boats, motorcycles, RVs, and more – out of storage and firing them up for the months of use to come. What can quickly put a damper on the excitement is finding those toys have a dead battery from a season of improper care and maintenance. This spring, Batteries Plus, the nation's leading battery retailer, is poised to help consumer not only replace their dead batteries but also educate them so that their purchase will last through the fall to winter storage and future seasons to come.

Key Points: 
  • As the nation's premiere battery retailer, Batteries Plus prides itself on providing top battery solutions for its customers' needs.
  • Lithium batteries, specifically X2Power lithium marine batteries, are lighter, more efficient and can last considerably longer than traditional lead-acid deep cycle batteries.
  • Batteries Plus also offers a range of products: automotive batteries (ATV, motorcycle, car, marine, and golf cart), chargers, cell phone batteries, phone essentials, SLA batteries, alkaline batteries, and generators.
  • For more information on Batteries Plus' products and services and to find the nearest Batteries Plus retail store near you, please visit https://www.batteriesplus.com .

Batteries Plus Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame

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Martedì, Marzo 7, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, was named to Entrepreneur's first-ever Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, published in the March/April 2023 issue of Entrepreneur magazine, and on Entrepreneur.com. This prestigious list honors the elite franchise brands that have ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more years consecutively. Batteries Plus earned its place in the Hall of Fame by ranking in every Franchise 500 for the last 29 years.

Key Points: 
  • HARTLAND, Wis., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus , the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, was named to Entrepreneur's first-ever Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, published in the March/April 2023 issue of Entrepreneur magazine, and on Entrepreneur.com.
  • This prestigious list honors the elite franchise brands that have ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more years consecutively.
  • Batteries Plus earned its place in the Hall of Fame by ranking in every Franchise 500 for the last 29 years.
  • To view Batteries Plus in the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, pick up the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands March 7th, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise/introducing-the-franchise-500-hal... .

Batteries Plus Offers Consumers, Schools a Chance to Win a Year's Worth of Free Batteries

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Giovedì, Febbraio 9, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, announced today the launch of a contest that will give consumers the chance to receive its newly launched Batteries Plus-branded alkaline battery line and give a donation back to a local teacher in their community. With National Battery Day falling on February 18, there is no better time for the retailer to highlight the role batteries play in powering our lives.

Key Points: 
  • The contest, which runs from February 13 – 28 and overlaps with National Battery Day, gives participants the opportunity to enter to win a year's worth of free Batteries Plus branded AA and AAA batteries.
  • Because teachers play such an intricate role in communities across the country, Batteries Plus wants to contribute to powering their classroom's essential tools.
  • In addition to offering its new branded alkaline batteries, Batteries Plus helps consumers keep their cell phone, key fob, laptop, and tablet batteries lasting longer and more efficiently.
  • Batteries Plus also offers a range of products, such as: automotive batteries (ATV, motorcycle, car, marine, and golf cart), chargers, cell phone batteries, phone essentials, SLA batteries, alkaline batteries, and generators.

Batteries Plus Continues Atlanta Expansion with New Locations in Covington and Tucker

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Lunedì, Gennaio 30, 2023

TUCKER, Ga., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, lightbulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, has opened its two newest locations in Tucker, GA on Jan. 30 and Covington, GA on Dec. 19. The Tucker store is located at 4650 Hugh Howell Rd., Ste. 620 and the Covington store is located at 12601 Town Center Dr., Ste. 110. Batteries Plus has become a staple in the Atlanta community and the latest two store openings are the seventh locations in the area to open since 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Batteries Plus has become a staple in the Atlanta community and the latest two store openings are the seventh locations in the area to open since 2021.
  • The new Tucker and Covington Batteries Plus locations are operated by Patrick Schmalz, the Director of Operations for Irish Plus, LLC., a franchisee of Batteries Plus.
  • Batteries Plus of Covington and Tucker will be another option for customers and local businesses to fulfill their essential needs.
  • "The new Batteries Plus locations will be excellent additions to our Atlanta market," said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus.