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Batteries Plus vs Play It Again Sports

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Batteries Plus and Play It Again Sports are retail franchises. Batteries Plus requires an investment of $285K – $537K while Play It Again Sports requires $346K – $460K. In terms of revenue, Play It Again Sports reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. On SBA loan performance, Play It Again Sports has a lower charge-off rate (6.0%) compared to Batteries Plus (15.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Batteries Plus B (Above average) and Play It Again Sports A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$285K – $537K
$346K – $460K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$955K
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
15.2% (208 loans)
6.0% (114 loans)
Total Units
734
309
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1996
1988
FDD Year
2026
2026