National And Local News - 2018
NEWS ARTICLE
Top Retail Franchises
NEWS ARTICLE - 7/25/2018 - By Franchise Times
Despite ongoing reports of decline in the brick-and-mortar retail industry, Batteries Plus Bulbs is among one of the groups that has actually seen sales increase. Franchise Times highlighted the company as a Top Retail Franchise in the Specialty Retail category.
Extending the Battery Life On Your Devices
NEWS ARTICLE - 7/17/2018 - By KGW-TV
As Portland residents continue their summers filled with road trips and vacations, Batteries Plus Bulbs owner Miguel Perez stopped by "Portland Today" to share a few battery-saving tips with viewers. His advice can help extend your electronics' battery life during travel.
How Not to Invest Your Lottery Jackpot
NEWS ARTICLE - 7/17/2018 - By Olivia Carville (Bloomberg)
Many people dream of instant wealth and a seemingly happily-ever-after. Whether through inheritance, hitting the jackpot, or startup success, the road to riches is paved with tales of average Americans unprepared to handle their newfound wealth responsibly. Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee Jason Fry shares his own story of turning millions into a solid, long-term investment.
Father-Son Team's Battery Business Is Thriving in Thousand Oaks
NEWS ARTICLE - 6/14/2018 - By Tyler Hersko (Ventura County Star)
Gary Hirth has owned his Batteries Plus Bulbs store for more than 15 years – and now it's time to pass the torch to his son, Jeff. The father-son team will combine their individual business experiences to co-operate the Thousand Oaks location, as Gary semi-retires and Jeff takes ownership.
Forbes® Names Batteries Plus Bulbs A Top Franchise Opportunity
NEWS ARTICLE - 6/7/2018 - By Batteries Plus Bulbs
The business experts at Forbes® have ranked Batteries Plus Bulbs one of America’s Best Franchises to Buy for the fourth year. The nation’s only battery, light bulb and phone repair franchise placed an impressive No. 6 in the Medium Investment category for 2018, where franchise investments range from $150,001 to $500,000.
Batteries Plus Bulbs is Growing Business Across the U.S.
NEWS ARTICLE - 4/30/2018 - Olivia Chiu (Batteries Plus Bulbs)
Batteries Plus Bulbs hit the ground running this year, with seven store openings across seven states. The franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, proving that you don't need experience to become a small business owner. The specialty retailer is on track to open an additional 30 stores by the end of 2018, as well as sign 30 new agreements. Batteries Plus Bulbs CEO attributes the company's First Quarter success to the drive and motivation of new franchisees who are eager to pursue their financial dreams.
Brand Loyalty Charges Batteries Plus Bulbs En Route to Significant Growth
NEWS ARTICLE - 3/1/2018 - By Jim Tierney (Loyalty360)
Batteries Plus Bulbs cites customer loyalty as one of the key drivers of the company’s sustained growth. Putting the customer first – through omnichannel initiatives and new service offerings – resulted in a 22.6% systemwide sales increase over the last three years.
Batteries Plus Bulbs Propels Forward, Posting 29 Consecutive Years of Growth
NEWS ARTICLE - 2/20/2018 - By Yahoo! Finance
Batteries Plus Bulbs experienced another year of same-store and system sales growth in 2017, due to a continued focus on product and service innovation.
Consumer Watch: Bringing your Laggy iPhone Back to Life
NEWS ARTICLE - 1/5/2018 - By Mireya Garcia (FOX 25 News)
Don't let a slow battery convince you to purchase a new phone at a high price. A phone battery will start to slow down around the two year service mark. When this happens, bring it into a phone repair shop like Batteries Plus Bulbs. Let the professionals deal with the issue and get your phone back to you, in a like-new condition, in under an hour.
10 Tech Myths You Need to Stop Believing
NEWS ARTICLE - 1/4/2018 - By Dan Bova (Reader's Digest)
Batteries Plus Bulbs was included in a round-up on tech myths that just aren't true! Our expert also shared tips on how to maximize your phone's battery life.
