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National Store Specializing in Batteries and Light Bulbs Opens in Northbrook
The newest Batteries Plus Bulbs location opened Wednesday at 2837 Dundee Road.

Batteries Plus Bulbs opened its newest Illinois store in Northbrook Wednesday.
According to a press release, the new location at 2837 Dundee Road will provide locals with access to more than 45,000 different types of batteries, light bulbs and accessories to meet the increasing demand of these rapidly evolving markets.
Batteries Plus Bulbs has a comprehensive selection of batteries, light bulbs and related products for both consumer and business use.
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“The company’s nationwide network of stores have highly-trained experts that will provide consumers with a depth of product knowledge, expertise and helpful advice that is unmatched, transforming the in-store experience from something potentially overwhelming to a simple and informative shopping experience,” the release read.
“With the continued growth and ever-changing patterns of the battery and lighting industry, we are extremely proud to open a store in Northbrook that will serve and guide our customers in their battery and lighting needs,” said Justin Schaper, Regional Manager of corporate Batteries Plus Bulbs locations. “We are looking forward to opening a business that can make an impact in the community by meeting the demands of its residents.”
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Batteries Plus Bulbs is currently opening nearly one store per week in markets across the country and has been recently named among America’s Best Franchises by Forbes Magazine, which ranked the franchise fourth in its mid-range investment category. The business has also received accolades from both Entrepreneur Magazine and D&B AllBusiness.com, both of which ranked it as the nation’s number one Battery Franchise. Batteries Plus Bulbs has also made the Inc. 5000, an annual list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, for eight straight years.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
Batteries Plus Bulbs is the nation’s first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise with a nationwide network of stores. Batteries Plus Bulbs is owned by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm. With access to more than 45,000 types of batteries, light bulbs and accessories, Batteries Plus Bulbs has the widest selection of battery and light bulb products available and offers unmatched service to retail and business consumers at the national and local levels. Batteries Plus Bulbs continues its reign as the undisputed leader in the expanding $30.7 billion U.S. battery replacement market and in the rapidly growing U.S. light bulb replacement market estimated at $17 billion according to a Freedonia Research study. To learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities please visit batteriesplus.com/franchising for more information.
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