Batteries are an essential item in so many areas of life as Battery Zone can attest. The retail business has been trading for 16 years so it knows how valuable a service it provides.

Think cars, trucks, caravans, boats, all 12v accessories including chargers, inverters, and jump starters, for starters.

Then there are the unexpected items such as health and medical devices, solar panels, home and office security systems, golf buggies and mobility carts that are battery-powered as well as the everyday mobile phones and remote controls.

In addition to its product range, Battery Zone provides free services to customers including roadside assistance (with time and distance limits), battery testing, recycling, and in-store fitting.

The Pakenham-based business opened up to franchising just two years ago.

It’s a turnkey system that comes with a complete marketing plan in place and a bonus – a 12 month membership to Business Networking International (BNI), a business to business networking group.

New franchisees can expect six weeks training to get comfortable with processes, systems and products.

That means there’s no prior experience required to invest and operate a Battery Zone franchise – just an enthusiasm for learning the business and developing new skills.

It costs from $179,000 to buy a Battery Zone business and franchisees sign up for a five year term, with one further option to renew the agreement for another five years.