For Batteries Plus Bulbs, what level of management responsibility is permitted for the person responsible for day-to-day supervision of a Multiple Unit Franchise Agreement or any Store?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Multiple Unit Franchisee (or a Principal Owner or Operating Manager) must exert full-time efforts to his/her obligations respecting this Agreement and must not engage in any other business or other activity, directly or indirectly, that requires any significant management responsibility or time commitments. Multiple Unit Franchisee (or the Principal Owner or Operating Manager) must supervise the development and operation of Stores and must be engaged in the day-to-day operations of any Store. Multiple Unit Franchisee must operate its business respecting this Agreement in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. If Multiple Unit Franchisee desires to designate an Operating Manager, Multiple Unit Franchisee must provide Franchisor with all relevant information available to Multiple Unit Franchisee concerning the financial background, employment history and experience of the designated manager not later than fifteen (15) days before the date upon which the designated manager assumes responsibility as "Operating Manager." Multiple Unit Franchisee will obtain Franchisor's written consent to any Operating Manager. The Operating Manager will devote full time, energy and effort to the management and operation of Multiple Unit Franchisee's business and will attend each Batteries Plus® training program that Franchisor designates, including the Store manager training program.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Multiple Unit Franchisee (or a Principal Owner or Operating Manager) must dedicate their full-time efforts to their obligations under the agreement. They are prohibited from engaging in any other business or activity that demands significant management responsibility or time commitments. This individual is required to supervise the development and operation of stores and must be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of each store.
If a Multiple Unit Franchisee chooses to designate an Operating Manager, they must provide Batteries Plus Bulbs with comprehensive information about the manager's financial background, employment history, and experience at least 15 days before the manager assumes their responsibilities. The franchisor's written consent is mandatory for any Operating Manager appointment. The Operating Manager is expected to commit full-time energy and effort to managing and operating the Multiple Unit Franchisee's business.
Furthermore, the Operating Manager is required to attend all Batteries Plus Bulbs training programs, including the store manager training program. This ensures that the manager is well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage the Batteries Plus Bulbs store and uphold the standards of the franchise system.