What was the total number of Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise transfers in 2024?
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of franchise transfers in 2024 was 25. This figure represents the total number of existing Batteries Plus Bulbs franchises that were sold to new owners during the specified year.
For a prospective franchisee, this number can indicate the stability and desirability of owning a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise. A higher number of transfers might suggest a more active market for resales, while a lower number could indicate that franchisees are holding onto their businesses for longer periods. However, it is important to consider the reasons behind these transfers, which could range from retirement to franchisees seeking other opportunities.
The FDD provides a table that breaks down the number of transfers by state for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2024, Arizona had the highest number of transfers with 16, while several states including Alabama, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming reported zero transfers. Texas reported 3 transfers and Pennsylvania reported 2 transfers.
It is important for potential franchisees to investigate the reasons for franchise transfers and to speak with both current and former franchisees to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise system. This information, combined with a thorough review of the FDD, can help in making an informed decision about investing in a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.