How many company-owned Batteries Plus Bulbs stores are in the top third by EBITDA?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Table C-1 Corporate Stores | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10% | Top 25% | Top 50% | Top 75% | ||
| # of Stores | 13 | 33 | 66 | 99 | |
| Average Net Revenue | $2,090,001 | $1,636,457 | $1,341,624 | $1,185,294 | |
| Median Net Revenue | $1,976,699 | $1,471,414 | $1,183,245 | $1,038,586 | |
| Highest Net Revenue | $3,446,350 | $3,446,350 | $3,446,350 | $3,446,350 | |
| Lowest Net Revenue | $1,629,233 | $1,193,302 | $950,728 | $776,004 | |
| # (and %) of Corporate | 4 (31%) | 12 (36%) | 22 (33%) | 33 (33%) | |
| Stores at / above Average | |||||
| Net Revenue | |||||
| Bottom 10% | Bottom 25% | Bottom 50% | Bottom 75% | All Corporate | |
| # of Stores | 13 | 33 | 66 | 99 | Stores 133 |
| Average Net Revenue | $549,733 | $638,017 | $752,640 | $848,405 | $1,046,379 |
| Median Net Revenue | $552,871 | $650,839 | $767,801 | $868,938 | $946,923 |
| Highest Net Revenue | $629,778 | $765,921 | $929,488 | $1,156,156 | $3,446,350 |
| Lowest Net Revenue | $478,113 | $478,113 | $478,113 | $478,113 | $478,113 |
| # (and %) of Corporate | 7(54%) | 19(58%) | 36(55%) | 54(55%) | 49(37%) |
| Stores at / above Average | |||||
| Net Revenue | |||||
| Table C-2 Franchised Same Stores | |||||
| Top 10% | Top 25% | Top 50% | Top 75% | ||
| # of Stores | 52 | 130 | 260 | 390 | |
| Average Net Revenue | $2,062,658 | $1,571,226 | $1,250,220 | $1,056,319 | |
| Median Net Revenue | $1,806,644 | $1,364,732 | $1,096,249 | $1,056,319 | |
| Highest Net Revenue | $8,621,830 | $8,621,830 | $8,621,830 | $8,621,830 | |
| Lowest Net Revenue | $1,412,543 | $1,096,770 | $795,088 | $557,972 | |
| # (and %) of Franchised | 17 (33%) | 38 (29%) | 89 (34%) | 141 (36%) | |
| Stores at / above Average | |||||
| Net Revenue | |||||
| Bottom 10% | Bottom 25% | Bottom 50% | Bottom 75% | All Franchised | |
| # of Stores | 52 | 130 | 260 | 390 | Stores 520 |
| Average Net Revenue | $374,358 | $449,691 | $559,105 | $682,474 | $904,662 |
| Median Net Revenue | $399,402 | $455,688 | $557,946 | $662,264 | $794,278 |
| Highest Net Revenue | $441,728 | $557,919 | $793,468 | $1,095,728 | $8,621,830 |
| Lowest Net Revenue | $148,040 | $148,040 | $148,040 | $148,040 | $148,040 |
| # (and %) of Franchised | 35(67%) | 70(54%) | 128(49%) | 182(47%) | 202(39%) |
| Stores at / above Average | |||||
| Net Revenue | |||||
| C-3 Corporate and Franchised Same Stores | |||||
| Top 10% | Top 25% | Top 50% | Top 75% | ||
| # of Stores | 65 | 163 | 326 | 489 | |
| Average Net Revenue | $2,075,138 | $1,585,703 | $1,274,289 | $1,087,888 | |
| Median Net Revenue | $1,844,852 | $1,367,974 | $1,113,360 | $955,438 | |
| Highest Net Revenue | $8,621,830 | $8,621,830 | $8,621,830 | $8,621,830 | |
| Lowest Net Revenue | $1,435,996 | $1,114,174 | $844,444 | $593,672 | |
| # (and %) of Corporate | 20(31%) | 51 (31%) | 112(34%) | 173(35%) | |
| and Franchised Stores at | |||||
| / above Average Net | |||||
| Revenue | |||||
| Bottom 10% | Bottom 25% | Bottom 50% | Bottom 75% | All Corporate and Franchised Stores | |
| # of Stores | 65 | 163 | 326 | 489 | 653 |
| Average Net Revenue | $389,221 | $472,529 | $593,044 | $715,768 | $933,526 |
| Median Net Revenue | $406,423 | $481,554 | $593,102 | $710,340 | $842,336 |
| Highest Net Revenue | $455,269 | $593,023 | $840,900 | $1,105,828 | $8,621,830 |
| Lowest Net Revenue | $148,040 | $148,040 | $148,040 | $148,040 | $148,040 |
| Top Third of Company- Owned Stores by EBITDA | Middle Third of Company-Owned Stores by EBITDA | Bottom Third of Company-Owned Stores by EBITDA | All Company- Owned Stores by EBITDA | ||
| Number of Stores | 38 | 39 | 39 | 116 | |
| Net Revenue | $1,315,410 | $949,854 | $703,831 | $986,891 | |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $650,148 | $476,295 | $353,650 | $492,013 | |
| Gross Profit Margin | $665,262 | $473,560 | $350,181 | $494,878 | |
| Wages & Comp | $197,296 | $177,056 | $160,227 | $178,029 | |
| Selling Expense | $22,306 | $17,158 | $14,258 | $17,869 | |
| Delivery Expense | $3,641 | $3,190 | $2,997 | $3,273 | |
| Facilities & Office | $80,334 | $71,973 | $77,276 | $76,495 | |
| Admin Expense | $13,361 | $13,262 | $13,126 | $13,249 | |
| Marketing | $65,771 | $47,493 | $35,192 | $49,345 | |
| Royalties | $65,771 | $47,493 | $35,192 | $49,345 | |
| Total Expenses | $448,479 | $377,625 | $338,268 | $387,604 | |
| EBITDA | $ |
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 53–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, among company-owned stores, 38 are in the top third based on EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). This data is part of a broader table presenting financial performance metrics across different tiers of company-owned stores. The table also includes data for the middle and bottom thirds, with 39 stores in each of those categories, totaling 116 company-owned stores.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides a benchmark for the financial performance of company-owned stores. EBITDA is a key indicator of profitability, and understanding the distribution of stores across different performance tiers can help franchisees set realistic expectations. The top third stores have a significantly higher median EBITDA compared to the middle and bottom thirds, indicating a substantial difference in financial success.
It's important to note that while these figures represent past performance, they are not a guarantee of future results. The FDD explicitly states that individual results may vary. Factors such as location, market conditions, management skills, and operational efficiency can all influence a franchisee's financial performance. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and conduct their own due diligence before investing in a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.
Furthermore, the FDD includes additional financial performance representations, such as net revenue figures for both corporate and franchised stores, broken down by performance tiers. Analyzing these different metrics can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the potential financial outcomes for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise. Reviewing the complete Item 19 and consulting with existing franchisees are crucial steps in evaluating the franchise opportunity.