Batteries Plus Expands Presence in Northern Ohio to Include the Akron Market
Batteries Plus, a franchise brand for batteries, light bulbs, key fobs and related repairs, has announced the newest storefront is set to open this fall in Canton, Ohio.
Batteries Plus is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 270 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Batteries Plus is partnering with Toys for Tots for the seventh year, donating a pack of Energizer MAX batteries for every pack purchased between Nov. 1-30 [[2026-10-27 For the Seventh Year, Batteries Plus Is Powering Holiday Joy with Toys for Tots (298c9e)]]. * Batteries Plus has introduced three AI-powered tools to improve customer service, support employees, and streamline franchise development [[2026-10-16 Batteries Plus Powers Up With Three New AI Tools (221302)]]. * Batteries Plus signed 19 new franchise agreements and opened 13 new locations across 6 markets in Q3, continuing its strong growth momentum [[2026-10-02 Batteries Plus Fuels Franchise Growth with 19 New Q3 Signings (47c424)]]. * Batteries Plus is expanding its presence in Central Florida with a four-store development deal in Lake County, led by franchise owners Clint and Jolene Coates [[2026-09-29 Batteries Plus Expands Florida Presence with 4-Store Franchise Agreement in Lake (c08f35)]]. * Stephen Lutfi, owner of 17 Batteries Plus stores, has been named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA) [[2026-09-14 Stephen Lutfi of Batteries Plus Named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by Internation (f068e0)]]. * Batteries Plus has unveiled a proprietary artificial intelligence platform to support franchise growth and enhance the store experience, with deployment underway across all locations [[2026-09-09 Batteries Plus Unveils Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Platform to Support F (887e73)]]. * Batteries Plus has grown to over 800 stores open and in development, with a ranking of #118 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list [[2026-10-02 Batteries Plus charges up Q3 franchise signings (38eb7f)]]. * Batteries Plus has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026, ranking among the top 500 midsize companies to work for nationwide [[2026-03-03 Batteries Plus Named to Forbes’ 2026 Best Midsize Employers List (4245e2)]]. * Batteries Plus was named the Best Retail Franchise of 2025 by the Global Franchise Awards, recognizing its strong performance and franchisee support [[2026-03-02 Batteries Plus Named Best Retail Franchise of 2025 By Global Franchise Awards (3889c5)]]. * Batteries Plus has been ranked on the Franchise 500 list for 32 years, earning it a place in Entrepreneur's Hall of Fame [[2026-03-11 Batteries Plus Earns Entrepreneur’s Hall of Fame Recognition for Fourth Consecut (32abca)]]. * Batteries Plus has been named to the SOCi100 Most Visible Local Enterprise Brands of 2026, recognizing its visibility across search, social media, and AI-powered discovery channels [[2026-03-05 Batteries Plus Named One of the SOCi100 Most Visible Local Enterprise Brands of (a2b1e0)]]. * Batteries Plus has partnered with HOTDISH to update its development marketing strategy, aiming to enhance brand Filed under Retail / Specialty retail.
Batteries Plus, a franchise brand for batteries, light bulbs, key fobs and related repairs, has announced the newest storefront is set to open this fall in Canton, Ohio.
Batteries Plus closes out 2021 with a record-breaking year, including 88 new store agreements and significant fourth-quarter growth.

Batteries Plus' franchise sales website is ranked fourth in the 1851 Franchise Development Website Awards.
Batteries Plus donates 114,000 batteries to Toys for Tots, powering over 100,000 toys for children in need this holiday season.
Batteries Plus has expanded its store development team, making promotions and adding new team members to support growth and optimize store growth in markets nationwide.
This month, the specialty retailer is deploying a company-wide promotion which gives consumers a simple way to get their phone repaired by either making an online appointment or walking into one of the brand’s 700 stores.

Equicorp Partners, a multi-unit franchisee, signs a 7-unit deal with Batteries Plus, expanding its presence in the Atlanta and Athens areas.
Batteries Plus signs an eight-unit deal in the Atlanta area with Equicorp Partners, LLC, a multi-unit franchise developer.
Batteries Plus signed agreements for 20 new stores in Q3, bringing its total signings for the year to 66, with a 10-unit signing to expand in Nevada and Utah.

Batteries Plus multi-unit franchisee Danny Moos signs a new agreement to open ten more stores in Nevada and Utah, citing the brand's multi-faceted approach and impressive team.
Batteries Plus signs 10-unit deal with existing franchisee Danny Moos.
Batteries Plus exceeds 50 signed agreements and sees record-breaking growth in the first half of the year, with 52 new signings and over $12 million in franchise system revenues.
Batteries Plus promotes Joe Malmuth to VP of Franchise Development and Relations, following substantial system-wide growth and the signing of 55 new franchise agreements in 2021.
Batteries Plus has announced the largest single signing franchise deal in company history, bringing eight new locations to the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina.
A retail executive is named to the Retail TouchPoints and design:retail 40 Under 40 class of 2021, recognizing their contributions to the retail industry.
Batteries Plus showed stability in the face of uncertainty, signing 20 franchise agreements which will add 30 new locations to the system’s 700+ network of specialty retail stores.

Batteries Plus CEO Scott Williams reported that the company's stores remained open during the pandemic and saw record sales months throughout the summer and fall.
Batteries Plus teams up with Duracell and Toys for Tots to donate over 60,000 AA batteries to charity during the holiday season.

Batteries Plus Bulbs sees an increase in available real estate and faster franchisee opening times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts discuss how franchise brands can strike a balance between traditional and digital franchise sales strategies.

Ryan Tollefson, a Batteries Plus multi-unit operator, signed on to open three more stores in the Sacramento area.
Batteries Plus is set to power up 10 new stores with ongoing development, signing five new franchise agreements in 2020.
Batteries Plus is ranked No. 131 on Franchise Times' Top 200+ List, recognizing its steady systemwide sales and growth.
Batteries Plus is experiencing unprecedented growth due to the ongoing pandemic and increasing demand for essential products.