How many INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER has 157 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2000.

Can you get an SBA loan for a INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER franchises. Historical data shows 38 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER franchisees, with an average loan amount of $849,939. The historical default rate is 5.3%.

Is INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER a good franchise to buy?

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER shows several positive indicators: established brand with 157+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER

Interstate All Battery Center franchises operate retail stores specializing in the sale of batteries to both commercial users and consumers, along with custom battery pack building for non-standard replacements. Franchisees follow a proprietary system including specific inventory, design, operations, and software to sell approved Interstate and other brand batteries. The business model involves franchising these 1,200-1,800 sq ft stores, targeting markets competing with general retailers, auto parts stores, and battery specialists.

157

Locations

$179K–$438K

Investment

Since 2000

Franchising

RetailUrbandale, IAInterstate Battery System International, Inc.www.interstatebatteries.com/franchisingDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$37,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$179,200 – $438,000

Low: $179,200High: $438,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$430 – $430

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 1.5% national marketing fund + $430/mo technology fees (help desk, network services, software)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Retail

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Current	$179K – $438K	$38K	5.0%	157
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $708K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1IL

2TX

3MA

4NY

5IA

6VA

7NC

8CA

9FL

10MO

11OR

12OK

13LA

14MN

15AZ

+32 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER franchisees (2010 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$849,939

Total Volume

$32.3M

Default Rate

5.3%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

179 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Arbitration initiated by franchisor against a franchisee alleging no basis for termination; franchisee counterclaimed fraud and misrepresentation in FDD disclosures. Settled mutually with termination of franchise agreement.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER franchise ranges from $179,200 to $438,000. This includes a franchise fee of $37,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.