National And Local News - 2015

NEWS ARTICLE - 8/4/2015 - By Jim Offner (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

Adam Vucic, owner of the newly opened Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise location in Waterloo, Iowa discusses his journey with the company and how it solves a niche need consumers have.

NEWS ARTICLE - 7/29/2015 - By Susan Bewley (Budget Earth)

After having success with the bug-repelling bulbs, Susan encourages others who are struggling with similar insect problems to head to Batteries Plus Bulbs and pick up some yellow LED bulbs of their own.

PRESS RELEASE - 7/21/2015 - Havas Formula PR

With nearly two in five Americans admitting their smartphone is currently in need of repair, most have settled with living with a less-than-fully-functioning device to avoid high replacement costs and the hassle of sending it somewhere to get fixed.

PRESS RELEASE - 7/7/2015 - Havas Formula PR

"With 80 percent of all product searches starting online, we understand that Omni-channel integration is the gateway to customer engagement and retention," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus Bulbs. "Our business is all about making complex things simple, and the new website enables both our retail and business account customers to easily shop for products however, whenever and wherever they want. As the retail industry evolves, so will our business so that we maintain our relevance in this competitive and constantly changing environment."

PRESS RELEASE - 6/30/2015 - Havas Formula PR

The Forbes ranking comes as a result of a stellar 2014 during which Batteries Plus Bulbs opened 42 new store locations nationwide and saw a system-wide sales increase of 8.6 percent - including a 74 percent increase in overall light bulb sales. In total, the company has more than 650 locations open in the U.S. and Puerto Rico today, stemming from a 12 percent growth rate and 97 percent franchise continuity over a five-year span. These impressive numbers landed Batteries Plus Bulbs a No. 8 ranking in Forbes' mid-range investment category, where franchise investments range from $150,001 to $500,000.

NEWS ARTICLE - 6/1/2015 - By George Eldridge (VetFran)

Batteries Plus Bulbs' VetFran Program, a franchise opportunity designed to assist veterans and former military members who are looking to start their own business.

NEWS ARTICLE - 5/20/2015 - By Terry Brock (Biz Journals)

With May being National Military Appreciation Month, Biz Journals author Terry Brock took this opportunity to place a spotlight on veterans and entrepreneurship using the term: vetrepreneurs. Batteries Plus Bulbs is raising the bar when it comes to assisting former military personnel, one franchise at a time.

NEWS ARTICLE - 5/11/2015 - By William Perin (Next Avenue Contributor)

William Perin, a 68 year old Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise owner, discusses his journey answering the question: "Am I too old to start a business?"

PRESS RELEASE - 4/30/2015 - Havas Formula PR

"It's an honor to be spotlighted among the top 40 franchises on Franchise Times' Fast and Serious list for the second year in a row. To remain relevant in today's competitive and constantly evolving marketplace, we continue to reinvest in our business to protect our brand position," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus Bulbs.

NEWS ARTICLE - 4/25/2015 - By Haskel Burns (Hattiesburg American)

It was a few years ago when Javier Barquero and his twin brother Alejandro first stepped into a Batteries Plus Bulbs store. It wasn't long after the entrepreneurial brother duo franchised their own Batteries Plus Bulbs location in their hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.