Batteries Plus has recently landed a spot on the Franchise Business Review's Top 50 list for overall franchisee satisfaction, securing the number 22 spot. The company is the nation's #1 retail battery franchise and is also one of the fastest-growing franchises in the industry. Batteries Plus is the only battery retailer to make the Top 50 list among those ranked by Franchise Business Review.

Franchise Business Review awards the Top Franchises awards annually to franchisors with the highest overall satisfaction according to an annual survey of more than 10,000 franchisees representing more than 300 franchise brands. The 2011 award winners represent a variety of franchise concepts. Franchise Business Review ranked Batteries Plus 22nd in the large system category and 4th best in the retail category.

"We are elated to be recognized with an award for satisfaction, as we always strive to provide only the best service and support for our franchisees," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus. "Customer satisfaction is our top priority at Batteries Plus, and having satisfied franchisees who then pass on that great service to their customers creates a positive experience for everybody. We are committed to providing service that cannot be matched anywhere else, and that is why over the past 20-plus years, we've grown into the largest retail battery franchise in the country."

Now with more than 450 locations in 45 states and Puerto Rico, and having just opened a record 60 stores in 2010, the Batteries Plus franchise model continues to grow at a record setting pace as it heads into 2011, making it one of the most outstanding franchise investment opportunities on the market.

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS

Batteries Plus is the nation's largest and fastest growing battery retailer, selling more than 50 million batteries per year. Batteries Plus, designated by Inc. Magazine as the nation's fastest growing specialty retailer and ranked as the #1 Battery Franchise by both Entrepreneur Magazine and D&B AllBusiness.com, has more than 450 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 battery-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 www.batteriesplus.com for more information.

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