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INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER

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.

157locations
$179K–$438K
Since 2000
RetailUrbandale, IAInterstate Battery System International, Inc.www.interstatebatteries.com/franchisingDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$37,500
Initial Investment
$179,200 – $438,000
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Brand Fund
1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$430 – $430

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

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Franchise Analysis

Batteries power everything from EVs to everyday gadgets, yet few franchise into this steady-demand niche like Interstate All Battery Center, backed by a massive parent distributor. Franchise disclosure hints at robust support through proprietary inventory and software, but recent system shifts raise eyebrows. Does SBA financing history signal reliability, or expose risks in a contracting network?

Item 7 outlines initial investment from $179,200 to $438,000 for 1,200-1,800 sq ft stores, with $37,500 franchise fee. Ongoing costs include 5% royalty, 1.5% brand/ad fund, plus $430 monthly technology fees for software and help desk. No Item 19 earnings claims means buyers lack validated revenue data, forcing reliance on general retail benchmarks or FDD Item 19 absence to gauge viability—critical in a model competing with auto parts giants.

Despite 157 franchise and 13 corporate units, the system shrank from 154 to 152 locations year-over-year, with just 1 transfer recorded. SBA data shines: 38 loans averaging $849,939 and a low 5.3% default rate suggest solid financing access and operator success. Yet litigation notes a settled dispute over FDD misrepresentations, underscoring due diligence on operations and growth projections before investing in this battery specialist.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER
Current
$179K – $438K$38K5.0%157
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS$48K – $260KN/AN/A797
CORNWELL$80K – $324KN/AN/A793
BATTERIES PLUS$285K – $537K$50K5.0%601
PET SUPPLIES PLUS$537K – $2.0M$50K3.0%502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED$227K – $379K$40K4.0%340
Specialty Retail Average
47 franchises
$284K – $703K$39K5.0%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 47 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
11
2TX
10
3MA
8
4NY
8
5IA
7
6VA
6
7NC
5
8CA
5
9FL
5
10MO
5
11OR
5
12OK
5
13LA
4
14MN
4
15AZ
4

+32 more states

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SBA Loan History

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

Total Loans
38
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.

38 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

179 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

179 Contacts Available

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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
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
3
Ceased Ops
1
Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
0

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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.