What are the inventory requirements for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- acquire, consistent with Franchisor's specifications and standards, an opening inventory of batteries, light bulbs, repair components, and related products required for the Store;
A Store will have an initial inventory of between 600 and 800 different types of batteries and other related products available for the customer for everything from ATVs to zambonis. In addition, a Store will have an initial inventory of between 100 and 300 different types of light bulbs.
You must purchase for sale at your Store private label and branded batteries, light bulbs, repair components and related products as well as services from us, our designees or from other suppliers we approve. We (including our affiliate, Ascent) or our designees may be the designated or sole source of supply for certain batteries, light bulbs, repair components and related products as well as services.
N. Inventory Management Assistance. Franchisor has developed an inventory management assistance program under which Franchisor offers franchisees assistance with inventory management ("Inventory Planning as a Service Program"). Franchisee (or, if applicable, Franchisee's transferee) must participate in the Inventory Planning as a Service Program during the first twelve (12) months of Store operations following: (1) the date the Store opens; (2) the renewal of this Agreement (if not meeting Franchisor's then-current minimum in-stock requirements); or (3) the transfer of the Franchise, unless waived by Franchisor.
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- establish filing, accounting and inventory control systems complying with Franchisor's requirements;
Source: Item 16 — Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell (FDD pages 48–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs FDD, franchisees must acquire an opening inventory of batteries, light bulbs, repair components, and related products that meet the franchisor's specifications and standards. A Batteries Plus Bulbs store will typically stock between 600 and 800 different types of batteries and related products, catering to a wide range of customer needs from ATVs to Zambonis. In addition to batteries, the store will maintain an initial inventory of 100 to 300 different types of light bulbs.
To ensure consistent quality across all locations, franchisees must purchase private label and branded batteries, light bulbs, repair components, related products, and services from Batteries Plus Bulbs, its designees, or approved suppliers. Batteries Plus Bulbs, including its affiliate Ascent, may be the sole or designated source for certain items. For device services that cannot be performed in-store, such as screen and battery repairs, franchisees are required to send the devices to Ascent for repair.
Batteries Plus Bulbs has established an inventory management assistance program, offering franchisees support with inventory management. Franchisees are typically required to participate in this program for the first 12 months of operation, upon renewal of the franchise agreement if minimum in-stock requirements aren't met, or after a franchise transfer, unless the franchisor waives this requirement. Franchisees must also establish filing, accounting, and inventory control systems that comply with Batteries Plus Bulbs' requirements.