What was the average EBITDA for Batteries Plus Bulbs stores in October 2023?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2023 | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Net Revenue | $86,573 | $82,613 | $82,183 | $95,469 | $82,050 | $89,556 |
| Median Net Revenue | $78,539 | $77,325 | $75,282 | $86,365 | $74,252 | $77,668 |
| Range of Net Revenue | $31,985 | $35,149 | $30,369 | $36,689 | $32,765 | $37,922 |
| (low) | ||||||
| Range of Net Revenue | $358,958 | $197,794 | $246,428 | $368,521 | $267,985 | $306,181 |
| (high) | ||||||
| # (%) of Stores that | 48 | 49 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 50 |
| met/exceeded average | ||||||
| % of Stores that | 40.0% | 40.8% | 39.8% | 39.1% | 37.6% | 37.6% |
| met/exceed average | ||||||
| Average EBITDA | $8,447 | $8,432 | $10,095 | $14,083 | $11,189 | $14,373 |
| Median EBITDA | $7,205 | $7,124 | $7,653 | $11,160 | $8,607 | $10,295 |
| Range EBITDA (low) | ($22,156) | ($9,335) | ($16,931) | ($9,339) | ($10,021) | ($7,590) |
| Range EBITDA (high) | $43,288 | $50,414 | $55,064 | $86,533 | $61,479 | $78,322 |
| # (%) of Stores that | 49 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 47 |
| met/exceeded average | ||||||
| % of Stores that | 40.8% | 46.7% | 40.6% | 40.6% | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| met/exceed average |
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 53–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average EBITDA for Batteries Plus Bulbs stores in October 2023 was $14,083. The median EBITDA for the same period was $11,160. The range of EBITDA varied significantly, with the lowest EBITDA being ($9,339) and the highest reaching $86,533.
Furthermore, the FDD indicates that 54 stores met or exceeded the average EBITDA in October 2023, representing 40.6% of the total stores. This data provides a snapshot of the financial performance of Batteries Plus Bulbs stores during that specific month, showing both the central tendency and the variability in earnings among different locations.
It is important to note that these figures are averages and individual store performance may differ. The FDD explicitly states, "Some Stores have attained the results described above... Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance you will do as well." Prospective franchisees should consider these financial performance representations as estimates and understand that their own success will depend on various factors, including location, management skills, and local market conditions.