How many franchisees are on the NMF Council for Batteries Plus Bulbs?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When developing marketing strategy and allocating the use of NMF Fees, we consult with our NMF Council (the "Council"). There are 6 franchisees on the Council. Council members are elected by the franchisees and serve for a 3 year term. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to provide advice on advertising, research and promotional activities to us and our outside advertising and marketing agencies. We have the power to form, change or dissolve the Council.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the National Marketing Fund (NMF) Council consists of 6 franchisees. These council members are elected by the Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees and serve a 3-year term.
The NMF Council serves in an advisory role, providing advice on advertising, research, and promotional activities to Batteries Plus Bulbs and its external advertising and marketing agencies. However, Batteries Plus Bulbs retains the authority to form, change, or dissolve the Council.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they have the opportunity to participate in the brand's marketing strategy through the NMF Council. If elected, they can influence how the NMF fees are used for advertising and promotional activities. This provides a voice for franchisees in the marketing efforts of Batteries Plus Bulbs.