What is the current cost for the Retail Management System for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ogy in connection with the operation of your Store:
| Type of Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retail Management System | $38,968 |
| Cost | |
| Omni-Channel Program Access Fee | $10,000 |
| Monthly Software Support Fee | Currently $472 per month |
| Omni-Channel Maintenance Fees | Then-current fee as described in the Operations Manual, currently $200 per month |
| Omni-Channel Program Fees | Varies, incudes administrative fee on certain product and reimbursement of key account, e-commerce and other program expenses and services provided to you |
| Managed Security Services (PCI | Currently $170 per month |
| Compliance) Program Fee | |
| Avalara Avatax Service Fee | Varies, |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial cost for the Retail Management System is $38,968. In addition to this initial cost, franchisees must also pay a monthly software support fee, which is currently $472 per month.
The Retail Management System is essential for operating a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise, as it is configured as an integrated system operating over a Wide Area Network (WAN). Franchisees are required to purchase the hardware for the system from Batteries Plus Bulbs or a designated supplier to ensure compatibility and support. Currently, Batteries Plus Bulbs is the only designated supplier of the Proprietary Software, and TRG is the only designated hardware supplier.
Besides the initial and monthly fees for the Retail Management System, franchisees should also be aware of other related technology costs. These include fees for the Omni-Channel Program Access ($10,000), Omni-Channel Maintenance (currently $200 per month), Managed Security Services (PCI Compliance) Program (currently $170 per month), Avalara Avatax Service (currently $26 per month), Payment Gateway (currently $22 per month), and Salesforce.com CRM (currently $50 per month). These additional fees contribute to the overall technology expenses associated with running a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.