What is the monthly maintenance fee for the Omni-Channel Program that a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee must pay?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
level of insurance protection it needs and desires, in addition to the coverage and limits required by Franchisor.
- K. Omni-Channel Program. Franchisor has established an "Omni-Channel" program (the "Omni-Channel Program") designed to promote the offer and sale of various batteries, light bulbs and other items, as well as device repair, key fob repair and replacement, and related services, through one or more electronic channels of distribution to Batteries Plus® retail, key account and other business customers. Franchisee will be required to participate in such Program and must comply with the terms of the Omni-Channel Program (or future or successor electronic or digital commerce program(s)) as described in the Operations Manual. Franchisee understands that Franchisor will establish the rules under which Franchisee will participate in the Omni-Channel Program and that Franchisor may terminate, modify or replace the Omni-Channel Program at any time. Franchisee must pay Franchisor an Omni-Channel access fee in th
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 80)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to participate in the Omni-Channel Program. As of the effective date of the agreement, a franchisee must pay a maintenance fee of $200 per month for this program. This fee is due at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty and Service Fee.
It is important to note that Batteries Plus Bulbs retains the right to modify this monthly maintenance fee or impose other fees associated with the Omni-Channel Program. However, they must provide the franchisee with a written notice of these changes at least 30 days in advance.
The Omni-Channel Program is designed to promote the sale of batteries, light bulbs, device repair, key fob repair and replacement, and related services through electronic channels to retail, key account, and other business customers. Franchisees should factor this monthly fee, and the potential for changes to it, into their financial planning.