Franchise Agreements in Hawaii, Arizona, and More Highlight Strong Start to Year for Nation’s Leading Specialty Battery Franchise

HARTLAND, Wis. (APRIL 14, 2025) – Batteries Plus, the world’s leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, has charged into 2025 with impressive momentum, signing 17 new franchise agreements and opening eight new locations across seven states during the first quarter. With key signings to debut in Hawaii along with expansions in Florida, New Jersey, and Texas, the brand is on pace to have locations open and in development in all 50 states by year’s end.

By the Numbers

Key development highlights for the brand from Q1 include:

• 17 new franchise signings, including seven new franchisees
• 8 store openings across Arkansas, Georgia (2), Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Texas
• Active Development and expansion in Florida, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, and Texas

“This strong start to 2025 reflects the continued demand for our products, services, expertise, and franchise opportunity across the country and beyond,” said Victor Daher, Vice President of Global Franchise Development for Batteries Plus. “From new franchisees entering our system to seasoned operators expanding their portfolios, entrepreneurs continue to see Batteries Plus as a stable, high-growth investment backed by innovation, support, and strong unit-level economics.”

Development in the Islands

Of the new franchise agreements, the brand’s debut in Hawaii is a milestone as Batteries Plus enters its 48^th total state, closing in on offering service across the entirety of the U.S. Bringing Batteries Plus to the Aloha State is local entrepreneur Pierre Parranto who saw great opportunities for the retailer when he needed batteries, light bulbs, and more for other business ventures he owned.

“As a business owner and former customer, I saw firsthand the need for a dependable battery supplier in Hawaii,” said Parranto, “The franchise model fills a critical gap in the market while offering the backing of a national brand and a strong support system. I’m excited to bring Batteries Plus to Hawaii, where we can deliver reliable power solutions, create jobs, and become a trusted resource for local businesses and residents alike.”

Awards and Accolades

Batteries Plus also kicked off the year with several industry accolades, including its third consecutive recognition in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame, celebrating 31 straight years of inclusion on the Franchise 500 list. Batteries Plus also climbed to #128 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list. With nearly 40 years of operational experience and more than 800 stores open and in development, Batteries Plus continues to lead the specialty retail space by delivering unmatched value to consumers and franchisees alike.

To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on the franchise opportunity or tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS: 

Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®’ Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.

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