When is the Optional Commercial as a Service fee due for a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount (See Note 1) | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional Commercial as a Service | Currently $1,785 per month for approximately 40 hours of supportper month. | Payable monthly | May increase up to 10% each calendar year. See Note 12 |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Optional Commercial as a Service fee is due monthly. The fee is currently $1,785 per month for approximately 40 hours of support per month.
This fee may increase up to 10% each calendar year, as noted in Item 12 of the FDD. The Commercial as a Service program offers franchisees the opportunity to subcontract all or part of their commercial sales activities to Batteries Plus Bulbs.
New franchisees entering the Batteries Plus Bulbs system through a store transfer, as well as stores underperforming in commercial sales, must participate in the Commercial as a Service for a minimum of 8 months, unless Batteries Plus Bulbs agrees to waive this requirement. This ensures that new franchisees or those struggling with commercial sales receive the necessary support to improve their performance.