Batteries Plus Bulbs

Ownership

Batteries Plus Bulbs is owned by Freeman Spogli & Co., a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, which acquired the company in 2016 from Roark Capital, another private equity firm. The company operates under a franchise model where many locations are independently owned and operated but follow corporate operations and product requirements.

Local Sourcing

Between 2018 and 2025, Batteries Plus reduced its reliance on Chinese imports from 32% to 4% by diversifying sourcing to the U.S. However, specific information about Wisconsin or local supplier sourcing for this Madison location is not available.

Community Involvement

Batteries Plus partnered with Energizer and Toys for Tots for the 2025 holiday season, and worked with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in local communities. Some franchisees support Toys for Tots, discounts for the arts community and fundraising for veterans' groups. Involvement appears national rather than specifically tied to Madison.

Local Workforce

Batteries Plus Bulbs has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor, indicating most employees have an average working experience. Employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Employee reviews consistently report low wages, high turnover, and inconsistent management quality across locations.

Revenue Retention

Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli & Co., a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. As a PE-backed franchise with centralized operations, the majority of revenue flows to corporate headquarters and investors rather than staying in the Madison community.

Local Presence

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