What is the Commercial Sales Area policy for Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees described in?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Commercial Sales Program. You may offer and sell products and services to commercial customers (other than customers under the Key Accounts Program) located inside and outside the Protected Area, only pursuant to our then-current policy on commercial sales as described in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing ("Commercial Sales Area"). There are no territorial protections for commercial sales, and other Batteries Plus® franchisees may offer and sell products and services to commercial customers located within your Protected Area.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 43–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can offer and sell products/services to commercial customers both inside and outside their Protected Area. However, this is only allowed under the then-current commercial sales policy, which is detailed in the Operations Manual or in writing. This policy is referred to as the "Commercial Sales Area".
Unlike the Protected Area, there are no territorial protections for commercial sales. This means that other Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees can also offer and sell products/services to commercial customers within another franchisee's Protected Area. This creates a competitive environment for commercial clients, as multiple franchisees may be vying for the same business.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Operations Manual and any written policies regarding the Commercial Sales Area to fully understand the rules, restrictions, and potential competition involved in pursuing commercial sales. Understanding this policy is crucial for developing a successful business strategy and managing expectations regarding market competition.