Joe Malmuth

Batteries Plus has introduced three AI-powered tools to improve customer service, support employees and streamline franchise development.

October 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // HARTLAND, Wis. – Batteries Plus is fully charged heading into the end of 2026.

Stephen Lutfi named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by IFA.

Deployment is underway across all Batteries Plus locations, with full system rollout expected to be completed by the end of September.

Batteries Plus signs 15 agreements for 30 new units in 2026

This year’s event welcomed 150 franchisees representing 75 ownership groups from across the country, reflecting the ongoing activity of the Batteries Plus franchise network.

Rick Schanz has more than 30 years of experience in strategic sales, marketing, and partnership development, with a background in franchising and hospitality.

Batteries Plus promotes Scott Buchalter to Senior Director of Franchise Relations and Administration and appoints Rick Schanz as Franchise Development Manager of Resales/Conversions.

In Q1 alone, Batteries Plus issued 14 new units through seven new franchise owners, reflecting ongoing activity in its franchising model.

Batteries Plus today announced a partnership with HOTDISH to update its development marketing strategy.

Batteries Plus is excited to announce the launch of its new national advertising campaign, introducing consumers to the “Battery Pack,” a team of four battery-obsessed store associates whose passion, knowledge, and perso

HARTLAND, Wis., – Batteries Plus announces a partnership with GoGather, naming the agency its Official Strategic Event Management Partner through 2027.

Batteries Plus ranked on Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list for 32 years.

The Global Franchise Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across international franchising, recognizing brands that demonstrate strong performance, franchisee support, sustainable growth, and industry leadership.

At the 2025 FLDC, artificial intelligence (AI) once again took center stage.

Batteries Plus ranked among top 500 franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Batteries Plus ranks on Entrepreneur's 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans list

Batteries Plus has recognized its top-performing franchisees.

At the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta in October, artificial intelligence (AI) was once again front and center.

Winners for the Customer Service Award were honored for achieving top scores on metrics based on customer loyalty and their willingness to recommend Batteries Plus to others.

“The strength of Batteries Plus is reflected in the dedication and leadership of our franchisees,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus.

While many franchisors host their own version of an annual franchising convention to spark a renewed inspiration amongst their owners, PlusCon took a unique approach with the creation of the Plus Games building up excite

Batteries Plus is introducing a bold new brand campaign that repositions its franchisees and store teams as accessible technical experts in an era of impersonal technology and online overload.

For the third year in a row, Batteries Plus has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a brand worthy of ranking on its Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.