Does Batteries Plus Bulbs have any affiliates that offer franchises in any line of business?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following franchise programs are affiliated with us through Freeman Spogli:
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. ("FASTSIGNS") franchises FASTSIGNS® centers that specialize in selling, marketing, producing, installing, and repairing visual communications ("Centers"). FASTSIGNS began franchising Centers in 1986. FASTSIGNS became part of the Freeman Spogli portfolio and our affiliate in March 2019 through an acquisition. FASTSIGNS' principal place of business is 2542 Highlander Way, Carrollton, Texas 75006. As of December 31, 2024, there were 705 franchised Centers operating in the United States and 84 franchised Centers operating internationally.
GTN Capital Group, LLC ("GTN") franchises NerdsToGo franchises, a technology repair and service business. GTN became part of the Freeman Spogli portfolio and our affiliate on September 9, 2020. GTN's principal place of business is 2542 Highlander Way, Carrollton, Texas 75006. As of December 31, 2024, 31 franchised locations operating in the United States.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 8–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, Batteries Plus Bulbs does have affiliates that offer franchises in other lines of business. Specifically, Freeman Spogli & Co. controls BP Holding, which is the parent company of Batteries Plus Bulbs. Through Freeman Spogli's portfolio, Batteries Plus Bulbs is affiliated with FASTSIGNS International, Inc., which franchises FASTSIGNS centers specializing in visual communications, and GTN Capital Group, LLC, which franchises NerdsToGo, a technology repair and service business.
As of December 31, 2024, FASTSIGNS had 705 franchised centers operating in the United States and 84 internationally. GTN Capital Group, LLC had 31 franchised NerdsToGo locations operating in the United States as of December 31, 2024.
This affiliation means that while Batteries Plus Bulbs focuses on batteries, light bulbs, and device repair, its parent company has investments in other franchise systems. A prospective franchisee might find this information relevant as it provides insight into the broader business interests and expertise of the parent company, Freeman Spogli & Co.