When is the Inventory Planning as a Service fee due for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount (See Note 1) | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory Planning as a Service | Currently $100 per month | Payable monthly | May increase up to 10% each calendar year. See Note 13 |
- (13) We have developed an inventory management assistance program under which we offer franchisees assistance with inventory management ("Inventory Planning as a Service Program"). All franchisees must participate in the Inventory Planning as a Service Program during the first 12 months of Store operations in any of the following situations: (a) new Store opening; (b) Franchise Agreement renewal; or (c) Franchise Agreement transfer (Store sale), unless we agree to waive the requirement. We will waive the fee for the first 6 months of Store operations.
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, the Inventory Planning as a Service fee is due monthly. The current fee is $100 per month, but the FDD notes that this fee may increase up to 10% each calendar year.
Batteries Plus Bulbs requires all franchisees to participate in the Inventory Planning as a Service Program during the first 12 months of store operations in certain situations. These situations include a new store opening, a Franchise Agreement renewal, or a Franchise Agreement transfer (store sale), unless Batteries Plus Bulbs agrees to waive the requirement.
However, Batteries Plus Bulbs will waive the Inventory Planning as a Service fee for the first 6 months of store operations. This means that while participation in the program is mandatory in certain scenarios, franchisees will receive a 6-month grace period before needing to pay the $100 monthly fee. This could be a significant benefit for new franchisees as they begin operations.