What is 'New Store Commercial Support' for Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- (12) We have developed commercial sales assistance programs under which we: (a) provide personal one-on-one support and training to New Franchisees entering the System, who are opening their first Store (the "New Store Commercial Support") or (b) offer franchisees the opportunity to subcontract all or part of their commercial sales activities to us (the "Commercial as a Service"). New Franchisees opening their first Store must participate in the New Store Commercial Support during the first 12 months following the date they complete commercial sales training; provided that such franchisees will not pay for the first three months as those fees are covered as part of the Initial Franchise Fee. New Franchisees entering the System through a Store transfer and Stores underperforming in the area of commercial sales must participate in the Commercial as a Service for a minimum of 8 months unless we agree to waive the requirement.
- (13) We have developed an inventory management assistance program under which we offer franchisees assistance with inventory management ("Inventory Planning as a Service Program").
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, New Store Commercial Support is a commercial sales assistance program designed for new franchisees opening their first store. Batteries Plus Bulbs provides personal one-on-one support and training to these franchisees as they enter the system. Participation in this program is mandatory for the first 12 months after completing commercial sales training. However, the franchisee does not pay for the first three months of this period, as these fees are included in the initial franchise fee.
The monthly fee for New Store Commercial Support is currently $1,150, but this amount may increase by up to 10% each calendar year. This fee is payable monthly. Batteries Plus Bulbs also offers another program called 'Commercial as a Service,' where franchisees can subcontract their commercial sales activities to the company. Franchisees entering the system through a store transfer, or those underperforming in commercial sales, must participate in the Commercial as a Service program for a minimum of 8 months, unless Batteries Plus Bulbs agrees to waive this requirement.
In summary, New Store Commercial Support is a mandatory program for new Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisees to help them with commercial sales as they start their business. It includes personalized support and training, with the initial three months of fees covered by the initial franchise fee. After this initial period, the franchisee is responsible for paying the monthly fee, which is currently $1,150 and subject to annual increases.