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Play It Again Sports vs Batteries Plus

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Play It Again Sports and Batteries Plus are retail franchises. Play It Again Sports requires an investment of $346K – $460K while Batteries Plus requires $285K – $537K. 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 Play It Again Sports A (Strongest tier) and Batteries Plus B (Above average).

Investment Range
$346K – $460K
$285K – $537K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$45K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2M
$834K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
6.0% (114 loans)
15.2% (208 loans)
Total Units
309
734
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1988
1996
FDD Year
2026
2026