Batteries Plus signed 19 new franchise agreements in the third quarter of 2026, the brand announced on October 2. Combined with 15 agreements finalized in the first half of the year, the specialty battery and device repair franchise brand has recorded approximately 34 development deals in 2026, a recruitment pace the company described as among its strongest on record for a single calendar year.
Batteries Plus operates approximately 700 locations across the United States, offering battery replacement, light bulb sales, and mobile device repair under a single-brand retail model. The company launched its franchise program decades ago and has built a national footprint serving both consumer and commercial accounts. In July 2026, the brand reported signing 15 agreements covering 30 new units in the first half of the year. The Q3 announcement of 19 additional agreements brings year-to-date commitments to approximately 34 deals, representing a pipeline of more than 50 planned new locations when multi-unit agreements are factored in.
Q3 Results Build on the Strongest Development Start in Recent Memory
The 19 third-quarter agreements continue a streak that began accelerating in 2025. According to available franchise development data, Batteries Plus recorded more than 37 new deals between early 2025 and mid-2026. The pace has continued into the second half of 2026, with Q3 now adding 19 agreements on top of the first-half total.
The October 2 announcement did not specify the states or regions covered by the Q3 signings, nor did it break out how many of the 19 agreements are single-unit versus multi-unit commitments. Historically, the brand has concentrated new openings in Sun Belt markets while expanding selectively into the Midwest and Northeast.
franchise agreements signed by Batteries Plus in 2026 as of October 2, representing more than 50 planned new locations. (Source: Batteries Plus / Franchising.com, October 2026)
A Retail Service Model at the Intersection of Repair and Emerging Technology
Batteries Plus sits at the convergence of several consumer trends that have shaped the specialty retail market over the past five years. The device repair segment has grown as consumers increasingly opt to extend the lifespan of smartphones, tablets, and laptops rather than replace them, a behavior reinforced by rising device prices and growing environmental awareness.
The automotive battery category remains a core revenue driver, with the brand servicing both conventional internal combustion vehicles and an expanding base of hybrid and electric models. EV battery diagnostics and replacement services represent an emerging growth area as electric vehicle adoption continues in the United States, a segment where national franchise coverage at the retail level remains limited.
How the Franchise Model Is Structured
New Batteries Plus franchises typically operate as standalone retail units rather than within multi-brand or co-tenancy formats. Prospective franchisees receive the brand’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which federal law requires to include detailed financial performance representations, startup cost ranges, and operational requirements.
Industry franchise publications including Franchising.com have cited the brand’s service-oriented model as a factor in its sustained recruitment activity, as service-based concepts have generally shown greater resilience during periods of consumer spending pressure than food and beverage-focused franchises.
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Batteries Plus franchisees serve both retail consumers and commercial accounts. Commercial clients, which include facilities managers, healthcare providers, and fleet operators, often represent a recurring revenue stream that differentiates the model from purely consumer-facing specialty retail.
Development Pipeline Heading Into the Final Quarter of 2026
With approximately 700 existing locations and a pipeline of more than 50 committed new units as of early October, Batteries Plus enters Q4 2026 with one of its largest development backlogs in recent years. The brand has not publicly announced a store count target for 2027.
The IFA (International Franchise Association) and several industry tracking publications have cited Batteries Plus as a consistent performer in the specialty retail franchise category, noting its relatively low turnover rate among existing franchisees compared to segment averages. New units in the pipeline are expected to open on a rolling basis through 2027 and into 2028, depending on site selection and construction timelines.
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