What was the total number of Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise transfers in 2023?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Arizona | 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 16 | |
| California | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Florida | 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| Georgia | 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Idaho | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Indiana | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Iowa | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Louisiana | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Massachusetts | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Missouri | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Montana | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Nevada | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| New Jersey | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| New Mexico | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| North Carolina | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| North Dakota | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Ohio | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| South Carolina | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| South Dakota | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| Utah | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Virginia | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Wyoming | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 46 | |
| 2024 | 25 |
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, there were a total of 46 franchise transfers in 2023. This figure represents the total number of existing Batteries Plus Bulbs stores that were sold by one franchisee to another owner during that year.
Franchise transfers can occur for various reasons, such as a franchisee's decision to retire, pursue other business ventures, or relocate. The number of transfers can be an indicator of the stability and desirability of the franchise system. A high number of transfers could suggest potential issues with franchisee profitability or satisfaction, while a low number may indicate a stable and healthy franchise network.
For a prospective Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee, understanding the transfer history can be valuable. It's important to investigate the reasons behind any transfers and to assess whether the number of transfers is within an acceptable range for the industry. This information, combined with discussions with current and former franchisees, can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise opportunity.