What was the gross profit for a Batteries Plus Bulbs location reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise sales | $ 268,600 | $ 283,671 | |
| Cost of merchandise sold | 160,260 | 171,838 | |
| Gross profit | 108,340 | 111,833 | |
| Other operating income | |||
| Franchise fees | 1,895 | 1,718 | |
| Royalty fees | 23,305 | 23,060 | |
| Supplier commissions | 8,201 | 6,885 | |
| Marketing fund | 19,776 | 19,854 | |
| Other fees | 8,962 | 8,341 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 80–279)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a store reacquired by the franchisor in 2023 had merchandise sales of $268,600 with a cost of merchandise sold totaling $160,260. This resulted in a gross profit of $108,340 for that location.
In addition to gross profit, the reacquired Batteries Plus Bulbs location also generated other operating income through various fees and commissions. Specifically, the location earned $1,895 in franchise fees, $23,305 in royalty fees, $8,201 in supplier commissions, $19,776 from the marketing fund, and $8,962 in other fees.
For a prospective franchisee, this data provides insight into the potential financial performance of a Batteries Plus Bulbs store under franchisor management. It's important to note that this represents a single reacquired location and may not be representative of all franchised or company-operated stores. Reviewing the performance of multiple locations and understanding the factors that contribute to their success is crucial for making an informed investment decision.