What was the median EBITDA for Batteries Plus Bulbs stores in August 2023?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2023 | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Net Revenue | $86,573 | $82,613 | $82,183 | $95,469 | $82,050 | $89,556 |
| Median Net Revenue | $78,539 | $77,325 | $75,282 | $86,365 | $74,252 | $77,668 |
| Range of Net Revenue | $31,985 | $35,149 | $30,369 | $36,689 | $32,765 | $37,922 |
| (low) | ||||||
| Range of Net Revenue | $358,958 | $197,794 | $246,428 | $368,521 | $267,985 | $306,181 |
| (high) | ||||||
| # (%) of Stores that | 48 | 49 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 50 |
| met/exceeded average | ||||||
| % of Stores that | 40.0% | 40.8% | 39.8% | 39.1% | 37.6% | 37.6% |
| met/exceed average | ||||||
| Average EBITDA | $8,447 | $8,432 | $10,095 | $14,083 | $11,189 | $14,373 |
| Median EBITDA | $7,205 | $7,124 | $7,653 | $11,160 | $8,607 | $10,295 |
| Range EBITDA (low) | ($22,156) | ($9,335) | ($16,931) | ($9,339) | ($10,021) | ($7,590) |
| Range EBITDA (high) | $43,288 | $50,414 | $55,064 | $86,533 | $61,479 | $78,322 |
| # (%) of Stores that | 49 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 47 |
| met/exceeded average | ||||||
| % of Stores that | 40.8% | 46.7% | 40.6% | 40.6% | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| met/exceed average | ||||||
| Sales Achievement Club Level Store Count for 2021, 2022, and 2023 |
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD pages 53–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the median EBITDA for stores in August 2023 was $7,653. This figure represents the midpoint EBITDA earned by Batteries Plus Bulbs stores during that month, meaning that half of the stores earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
For a prospective franchisee, this number provides a benchmark for potential earnings. However, it's important to note that this is a median value across all stores, and an individual store's performance can vary significantly. The FDD also provides a range of EBITDA, from a low of ($16,931) to a high of $55,064 for August 2023, illustrating the variability in performance across different locations.
It is crucial for potential franchisees to understand the factors that can influence EBITDA, such as location, management skills, local market conditions, and operating expenses. Batteries Plus Bulbs also indicates that 40.6% of stores met or exceeded the average EBITDA in August 2023. Reviewing the complete Item 19 and discussing these figures with existing franchisees can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the potential financial performance of a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.