Pros
Used to be a great company 5+ years ago. The current c suite has tanked this company. Previously, there were many talented people who worked there. Previous leadership was amazing at taking care of their employees and always inspired people to do their best for the franchise owners.
Cons
I’m so grateful I left Batteries Plus when I did—walking away was the best decision I’ve ever made. Every single person I’ve known who left after working there for 10–20 years has been so much better off—financially, emotionally, and mentally. It’s a testament to just how toxic this place is. The culture is drowning in toxic masculinity and blatant sexism, with leadership that actively disregards employee wellbeing. HR isn’t there to support staff—they’re too busy figuring out how to legally lay off the next round of people. Case in point: they emailed a list of employees about to be laid off to the wrong group of people. Did anyone get held accountable? Of course not. The marketing team, which cared deeply about the brand and franchisees, was constantly mistreated—overworked, ignored, and underpaid. I heard the same story from other departments as well. Passion and hard work were met with dismissal and disrespect. If you’re considering a job here, run. This place is a masterclass in dysfunction, and no paycheck is worth the chaos and toxicity they’ll put you through. Leaving was a blessing, and I hope others find the courage to do the same.
