NORTHBROOK, IL, January 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) Retail Battery Franchise Recognized as one of the âEURœBest of the BestâEUR
Hartland, WI âEUR" Batteries Plus, the nationâEUR s largest and fastest-growing battery retailer, was recently ranked No. 31 overall on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise list rankings and the No. 1 retail battery franchise. The AllBusiness AllStar list compiles the 300 âEURœbest of the bestâEUR franchises for 2011.
In its third year, the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings are based on a number of criteria analyzed by the AllBusiness.com team. The franchises are evaluated and ranked based on franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, availability of financing and Web (brand) visibility. This is the third year that Batteries Plus has been named to the rankings. Ranking overall at No. 59 in 2009 and 2010, the company rose higher on the AllStar list this year thanks to improvements in the various rankings categories.
âEURœWe are thrilled to be named the No. 1 retail battery franchise and No. 31 overall on the AllBusiness AllStar listâEUR said Russ Reynolds, CEO. âEURœBatteries Plus is experiencing record growth. Our strong financial position as well as the explosive growth of mobile devices should propel us even higher up the list for 2012.âEUR
The first Batteries Plus store opened in 1988 in Green Bay, WI, and primarily sold car batteries, alternators, starters, and belts, with a limited selection of specialty batteries. Since then, the company has experienced substantial growth, beginning to franchise in 1992 to Fort Wayne, IN, and establishing over 440 stores in 45 states today. In 2010, the company opened a record 60 new stores and signed 45 franchise deals to open 63 new stores. With access to over 30,000 batteries and accessories and more than 1 million batteries sold per week, Batteries Plus is the nationâEUR s largest retail chain of its kind.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS
Batteries Plus is the nationâEUR s largest and fastest growing battery retailer, selling more than 50 million batteries per year. Batteries Plus, designated by Inc. Magazine as the nationâEUR s fastest growing specialty retailer and ranked as the #1 Battery Franchise by both Entrepreneur Magazine and D&B AllBusiness.com, has over 440 locations in 45 states and Puerto Rico. With access to more than 30,000 types of batteries and accessories, Batteries Plus has the widest selection of batteries and related products and offers unmatched service to consumers, businesses and government entities at the national and local levels. Batteries Plus stores also feature Tech Centers equipped to design, assemble, rebuild, and test custom battery packs. Batteries Plus continues its reign as the undisputed battery retailing leader in the expanding $24 billion battery category, estimated to reach $33.6 billion in 2012. To learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities and joining the battery franchise leader please visit http://www.batteriesplus.com for more information.
Batteries Plus Receives AllBusiness AllStar Award
Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery retailer, was recently ranked No. 31 overall on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise list rankings and the No. 1 retail battery franchise.
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[Press-News.org] Batteries Plus Receives AllBusiness AllStar AwardBatteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery retailer, was recently ranked No. 31 overall on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise list rankings and the No. 1 retail battery franchise.