In total, how many Batteries Plus Bulbs stores were reacquired from franchisees in 2024?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Stores at the Start of the Year | Stores Opened | Stores Reacquired From Franchisees | Stores Closed | Stores Sold to Franchisees | Stores at the End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Florida | 2022 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Georgia | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Kansas | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Kentucky | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Louisiana | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Massachusetts | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Missouri | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| North | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Carolina | |||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Ohio | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Oklahoma | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| State | Year | Stores at the Start of the Year | Stores Opened | Stores Reacquired From Franchisees | Stores Closed | Stores Sold to Franchisees | Stores at the End of the Year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oregon | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| South | 2022 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Carolina | |||||||
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| Tennessee | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Virginia | 2022 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| Washington | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| TOTAL | 2022 | 112 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 112 |
| 2023 | 112 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 116 | |
| 2024 | 116 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 133 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 70–79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Batteries Plus Bulbs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a total of 17 stores were reacquired from franchisees in 2024. This number is derived from a table that provides a breakdown of store activities by state and year. Specifically, the table includes a column for 'Stores Reacquired From Franchisees,' allowing for a clear understanding of this aspect of franchise operations.
Looking at the broader context, Batteries Plus Bulbs reacquired 6 stores in 2022 and 4 stores in 2023. The increase to 17 reacquired stores in 2024 could signal a strategic shift in the company's approach to store ownership or indicate challenges faced by some franchisees. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these reacquisitions to better understand the potential risks and opportunities within the Batteries Plus Bulbs system.
It is important to note that while the total number of reacquired stores is provided, the FDD does not detail the specific reasons for each reacquisition. Understanding these reasons—whether due to franchisee underperformance, strategic realignment, or other factors—would provide valuable insight for potential franchisees. Therefore, it is advisable for prospective franchisees to discuss these reacquisitions with the franchisor to gain a more comprehensive understanding.