Leading Battery Retailer Recognized for its
Role in Advancing Industry Adoption of AI Technologies
HARTLAND, Wis., June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's
leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, departed
this year's Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) with an
esteemed industry honor in tow – the Franchise Innovation Award for
Leadership in Technology. Scott
Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus, took the stage in
Atlanta this past week to accept
the award for the brand's investment in and utilization of AI as a
means to transform the franchise, and the industry, for the
better.
At the core of their tech innovation sits the AI Center of
Excellence, which serves as the hub for exploring and implementing
AI solutions within Batteries Plus. This center is dedicated to
researching and developing AI applications that can streamline
operations, boost productivity, create a richer customer
experience, and enhance franchisee profitability.
By adopting technologies like conversational chatbots for tech
support, Batteries Plus is actively integrating AI to benefit both
the operational side of the business and the end consumer.
Furthermore, AI plays a pivotal role in franchise development,
employing advanced analytics to match potential franchisees with
the brand's ideal buyer personas, and optimizing marketing
strategies to attract high-caliber candidates looking to diversify
their investment portfolio with a proven franchise concept.
"As much as our embrace of new AI technologies has been about
streamlining operational efficiencies, it's also been an effort to
promote new strategies that support the advancement of the
franchise development landscape," Williams shared. "To receive this
honor, a significant nod towards the success of that effort, is
both a humbling privilege and a step forward in our drive to
inspire a more technologically apt franchise space."
The various categories for the innovation awards are meant to
recognize the franchise brands that are creating and implementing
the most original and successful business innovations in the U.S.;
franchise organizations that demonstrate forward-thinking,
intelligent execution of new approaches to building market share
and engaging employees and customers for brand growth.
With over 800 store locations in development and operation
nationwide, Batteries Plus has maximized its national presence by
providing the local touch within each of the communities the brand
serves. Batteries Plus offers both consumers and businesses
unmatched products and services including powering equipment,
fleets, fire and security systems, tools, to cell phones, key fobs,
laptops and more. Positioned for the battery-powered future,
Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list,
coming in at #130. Plus, the brand ranked on Entrepreneur
Magazine's Franchise 500 list, gaining 40 spots from last
year's ranking, an overall improvement of 162 spots over the past
three years, for its outstanding performance in areas including
unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
For more information on Batteries Plus and its franchise
opportunities, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel
retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair
services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The
retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting
services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company
offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product
selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries
Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a
private equity firm based in Los
Angeles and New York City.
To learn more about one of Forbes®' Best Franchises to
Buy in America, visit
https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Conner Gossel, Fishman Public
Relations, cgossel@fishmanpr.com or (937) 545-9812
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