Opens in a new tab

FRANCHISE RESALES

Buy an Interstate All Battery Center Franchise

Interstate All Battery Center is the retail franchise arm of Interstate Batteries, a privately held battery company founded in 1952 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The franchise concept launched in 1999 and began licensing in 2000, carrying a brand that automotive professionals and consumers across North America have recognized for over seven decades.

Stores carry batteries for virtually every application: automotive, marine, RV, motorcycle, industrial, lawn and garden, powersports, and specialty cells for household electronics. Locations provide free automotive battery testing, on-site installation without appointments, watch and key fob replacement while customers wait, car key programming, and cell phone battery repair. Commercial accounts serve local repair shops, fleets, and businesses through preferred pricing and local delivery.

The business model combines walk-in retail with active commercial account development, giving operators dual revenue streams across consumer and business customers. A PowerPerks™ Rewards program supports customer retention, and a nationwide warranty backed by Interstate Batteries’ distribution network gives franchise owners a competitive advantage over independent battery sellers.

Latest Resales

  • There are currently no Interstate All Battery Center resales available
Register your interest

Why buy an Interstate All Battery Center Franchise?

For anyone looking to buy an Interstate All Battery Center franchise, the most immediate benefit is brand recognition. Interstate Batteries’ seven decades of heritage give store owners immediate credibility with automotive professionals and consumers who already trust the products across North America.

The dual revenue model is a practical advantage: walk-in consumer traffic provides consistent volume while commercial account relationships with local repair shops, fleets, and businesses create recurring order flow. Automotive batteries require replacement every three to five years regardless of economic conditions, placing the franchise in a demand category that holds up across business cycles. National advertising tied to the Interstate Batteries brand, including long-running NASCAR sponsorship, adds consumer-facing exposure that independent retailers cannot generate on their own.

Interstate All Battery Center Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2000

    • Franchising Since

      2000

    • New Startup Cost

      $179,200 – $438,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $37,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      1.50%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      170

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      1

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Interstate All Battery Center – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees complete 21 days of on-the-job training and 5 days of classroom training. Ongoing support includes field operations visits, a toll-free line, newsletters, national meetings and conventions, and online resources covering security and operating procedures. Marketing support provides ad templates and access to national advertising tied to the Interstate Batteries brand. Buyers of an existing unit should confirm what transfer training the franchisor provides to incoming ownership and what online system access carries over with the resale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Interstate All Battery Center is an owner-operator model; absentee ownership is not permitted and the business cannot be run part-time. The right fit is a retail-oriented operator comfortable managing both walk-in consumer traffic and commercial account relationships with local repair shops, fleets, and businesses. Technical curiosity is useful given the product breadth, and the franchisor provides training in battery technology and installation. Community presence and the ability to build local business relationships are central to growing commercial account revenue.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Interstate Batteries positions itself as the number one replacement battery brand in North America, backed by seven decades of industry presence and consumer recognition. The brand's long-running NASCAR sponsorship has supported national consumer awareness that benefits retail franchise locations directly. Interstate All Battery Center earned Franchise Gator Top 100 recognition in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and the Franchise Gator Fastest Growing designation in 2014. For resale buyers, brand standing should be considered alongside the unit's local reputation, customer reviews, and commercial account relationships in the territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US automotive battery market follows a non-discretionary replacement cycle of three to five years, placing it among the more predictable categories in the automotive aftermarket. An aging US vehicle fleet and growing battery complexity, including AGM, lithium, and start-stop technologies, support ongoing replacement demand. Interstate All Battery Center stores also serve consumer electronics and commercial accounts, widening the revenue base beyond automotive. For resale buyers, territory performance reflects local vehicle ownership rates and the strength of existing commercial account relationships with area repair shops and businesses.

Learn more about
how to own a Interstate All Battery Center franchise resale

Please fill out the form below and a Franchise Flippers expert will be in touch with you shortly.

The Franchise Brand Index

This page is part of Franchise Flippers’ independent franchise Index, designed as an educational resource to help potential buyers explore the franchise resale market and compare brands.

Trademark & Affiliation Disclaimer

This website is an independent, informational resource. All trademarks, logos, and brand names displayed are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and educational purposes. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from the respective trademark holders.