What is the fee for access to the Omni-Channel Program for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise, and when is it due?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
their opening date.
In addition to the Initial Franchise Fee, you will pay us a "Retail Management System" access and development fee that includes access to the designated software, and licenses for the store web security software, network Retail Management System connectivity fee, and anti-virus software protection. (See "Retail Management System" under Items 7 and 11 for further information.) The Retail Management System access and development fee and related expenses that you currently must pay us is $38,968. You also must pay us a fee of $10,000 for access to the "Omni-Channel Program." The Omni-Channel Program is designed to promote the sale of products and services through one or more electronic channels of distribution. You must pay the then-current amount of these fees on or before the date you open your Store for business. These fees are not refundable unde
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a fee of $10,000 for access to the Omni-Channel Program. This program is designed to promote the sale of products and services through electronic channels.
The Omni-Channel Program fee is due on or before the date the franchisee opens their Batteries Plus Bulbs store for business. This fee is in addition to other initial fees such as the Initial Franchise Fee and the Retail Management System access and development fee.
It is important to note that the Omni-Channel Program fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. This means that even if the franchisee does not utilize the program or is not satisfied with its results, they will not receive a refund of the $10,000 fee. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the potential benefits of the Omni-Channel Program before committing to this expense.