No. 1 Battery and Light Bulb Franchise Gains Further Recognition as a Top Private Business in America

Inc. magazine has ranked Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, no. 4831 on its 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000 opens in new window, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at one of the most important segments of the economy America's independent entrepreneurs.

"Being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America for the eighth consecutive year is a phenomenal testament to the dedication of our corporate team and franchise ownership group," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus Bulbs. "Batteries Plus Bulbs is continuing to flourish, experiencing a three-year revenue growth of 48 percent, and further establishing itself as the largest and fastest-growing battery and light bulb franchise."

The 2014 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com, ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2010 to 2013. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2010. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2013. The minimum revenue required for 2010 is $100,000; the minimum for 2013 is $2 million.

Batteries Plus Bulbs has become the uncontested leader in the growing battery and light bulb markets, differentiated by superior product knowledge, product breadth and availability, and helpful advice. In addition to having access to over 45,000 batteries, light bulbs, and related products, Batteries Plus Bulbs also offers in-store repairs for Apple^® devices, including iPhones^®, iPads^® and iPods^®, most Samsung^® devices and many more.

Batteries Plus Bulbs is offering franchisee prospects an exciting opportunity to own a proven, recession-resistant business selling two essential, needs-based product categories to both retail and business customers. Batteries Plus Bulbs has recently been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine, which has ranked them one of the top 500 franchises in America for the past 20 consecutive years and #1 in the battery category for the past five. They've also been recognized by Forbes as the #4 Best Franchises in America in the mid-range investment category. Batteries Plus Bulbs will continue focusing its franchise expansion plans in the New York and Mid-Atlantic areas this year, along with developing additional stores in Southern California.

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