What must a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee do when notified to remodel their store?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (10) You must remodel your Store on notice from us.
Any refurbishing must comply with our thencurrent standards for Batteries Plus® Stores.
The scope of refurbishing may range from simply painting the Store to completely refurbishing the entire Store, including replacement of fixtures, signs, supplies and equipment.
We cannot estimate the current cost for a refurbishing project because the refurbishing requirements will vary from Store to Store.
You may make these payments in whole or in part to various third parties.
If you relocate your Store, you will incur certain build-out or remodeling expenses at the new Store premises in addition to paying us the Store Relocation Fee.
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must remodel their store upon notice from Batteries Plus Bulbs. Any refurbishing must comply with the then-current standards for Batteries Plus Bulbs stores. The scope of the remodeling can vary significantly, ranging from a simple paint job to a complete overhaul of the store, including replacing fixtures, signs, supplies, and equipment.
Batteries Plus Bulbs does not provide an estimate for the cost of remodeling, as the requirements differ from store to store. The franchisee may make payments for the remodeling to various third parties. If a franchisee chooses to relocate their store, they will be responsible for build-out or remodeling expenses at the new location, in addition to a store relocation fee.
This means that franchisees need to be prepared for potential remodeling expenses during the term of their agreement, but the exact cost and scope are uncertain and depend on the specific needs of their store and the current brand standards at the time of the remodel. Franchisees should inquire about the typical frequency and extent of required remodels, as well as examples of recent remodel costs incurred by other franchisees, to better understand the potential financial impact.