What is 'Commercial as a Service' offered by Batteries Plus Bulbs?

According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Commercial as a Service' is a program where franchisees have the opportunity to subcontract all or part of their commercial sales activities to Batteries Plus Bulbs. This service is optional, but some franchisees may be required to participate. New franchisees entering the system through a store transfer, and stores underperforming in the area of commercial sales, must participate in the 'Commercial as a Service' for a minimum of 8 months, unless Batteries Plus Bulbs agrees to waive the requirement.

The fee for the 'Commercial as a Service' is currently $1,785 per month for approximately 40 hours of support per month, but this fee may increase up to 10% each calendar year. This fee is payable monthly. This service provides franchisees with support in their commercial sales activities, potentially increasing their revenue and customer base without the direct management and overhead costs.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they acquire an existing store that is underperforming in commercial sales, they may be required to utilize this service and incur the associated monthly fee. It also presents an option for new franchisees to offload their commercial sales activities to Batteries Plus Bulbs, especially if they lack experience or resources in this area. It is important to note that the cost of this service can increase, so franchisees should factor in potential future increases when budgeting. Batteries Plus Bulbs also offers 'New Store Commercial Support' for new franchisees opening their first store, which is a separate program with its own fee structure.