Who is responsible for administering local Batteries Plus Bulbs Cooperatives?

According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs FDD, the administration of local Cooperatives is handled by the members of the Cooperative and their elected officials, if any. However, Batteries Plus Bulbs retains the right to administer regional Cooperatives. This means that while local franchisees have some control over their advertising and marketing efforts through the Cooperative, Batteries Plus Bulbs maintains ultimate control over regional initiatives.

Batteries Plus Bulbs also reserves the right to require each Cooperative to adopt written governing documents and determines the voting procedures for each Cooperative. This ensures that Batteries Plus Bulbs can maintain a level of oversight and consistency across all Cooperatives, even at the local level. The franchisor also has the power to establish advertising and marketing Cooperatives and the rules under which regional and local advertising and marketing Cooperatives will operate.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that while they will have a voice in the local Cooperative, Batteries Plus Bulbs has the final say in many aspects of its operation. It is important for franchisees to understand the governing documents and voting procedures of their local Cooperative to effectively participate in its administration. Franchisees should also be aware that Batteries Plus Bulbs can step in to administer regional Cooperatives, potentially impacting the scope and direction of marketing efforts in their area.