How many Batteries Plus Bulbs stores were operating in Iowa at the end of 2024?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Stores at the Start of the Year | Stores Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations / Other Reasons | Stores at the End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 70–79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 9 stores operating in Iowa at the end of 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the store counts by state for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. For Iowa, the number of stores remained constant at 9 for both 2023 and 2024.
Specifically, the table shows that in 2022, Batteries Plus Bulbs had 9 stores at the start of the year, opened 1 store, and had 1 store cease operations, resulting in 9 stores at the end of the year. In both 2023 and 2024, there were no stores opened, terminated, non-renewed, reacquired by the franchisor, or ceased operations, maintaining the store count at 9.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides a clear picture of the brand's presence and stability in Iowa. The absence of store openings or closures in recent years could indicate a stable market or limited growth opportunities. A potential franchisee should further investigate the performance of these existing stores and the market conditions in Iowa to assess the potential for success.