Batteries Plus

Ownership

Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm, which acquired the company in 2016 from Roark Capital, another private equity firm. The business operates under a franchise model where each location is independently owned and operated but follows corporate operations and standards.

Local Sourcing

Between 2018 and 2025, Batteries Plus reduced its reliance on Chinese imports from 32% to 4% by diversifying sourcing to the United States, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries to mitigate tariffs and strengthen supply chain resilience. However, the specific breakdown of sourcing for this Madison location is unknown.

Community Involvement

Batteries Plus launched Power with Purpose, a charitable giving program, with partnerships including the Arbor Day Foundation and Toys for Tots that resulted in over 37,000 trees planted and 2.2 million battery cells donated in 2025. Franchisees are encouraged to build local partnerships that drive business success and contribute positively to communities through responsible franchising. However, no specific information about Madison location's community involvement is available.

Local Workforce

Out of 85 Batteries Plus employee reviews, 62% were positive while 38% were constructive reviews focused on improving work culture. Batteries Plus Bulbs has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 767 company reviews on Glassdoor, indicating most employees have an average working experience. Reviews show mixed experiences with pay concerns and location-dependent management quality.

Revenue Retention

Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. As of 2025, 604 of the 737 locations are franchise-owned stores, with franchisees paying 5% royalty fees on gross sales. Most profits from franchise locations flow to both the corporate entity and private equity ownership rather than remaining in the local community.

Local Presence

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