Batteries Plus recognized its top-performing franchisees for their outstanding accomplishments in business, community involvement, and influence on the franchise system at PlusCon, its first joint franchise conference. Franchise owners who showed exceptional growth, inventiveness, and a persistent dedication to the brand’s award-winning performance were honored at this year’s awards evening.
Among the standout honorees were:
- Jason Riebel, named the franchise system’s Most Valuable Player
- Dominick Loccisano, recognized as Rookie of the Year
- Dustin Myers, recognized with the Distinguished Career Award following a decade as a top performing franchisee
“The strength of Batteries Plus is reflected in the dedication and leadership of our franchisees,” stated Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus. “These award winners are visionary entrepreneurs that exemplify what it means to be part of this brand by not only driving results, but also elevating those around them. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and even more excited about where they’re headed next.”
MVP: Jason Riebel of Michigan
Riebel, a second-generation franchisee, has developed his multi-unit company into one of the most reputable businesses in the system. Even seasoned executives like Myers were surpassed by Riebel’s team, which produced the highest commercial sales month in the system’s history with eight locations producing record-breaking statistics. This demonstrated Riebel’s operational excellence and commitment to investing in people.
While Riebel has persisted in fostering a culture of expansion and achievement, he and his team performed very well as authorities in their communities for electricity and lighting solutions. He has added additional excellent team members to oversee operations, inventory, retail, and commercial sales as his team has expanded. In addition, Riebel has opened 11 new sites and is still setting the standard for community and corporate involvement.
Rookie of the Year: Dominick Loccisano of Hicksville, New York
Loccisano quickly made an impression in his first year with Batteries Plus with a remarkable 75% of revenue driven by commercial clients. His commitment to the brand’s best practices, from frequent field sales training to hands-on customer experience, has made his store a model of entrepreneurial success.
Perhaps his most ambitious initiative was installing a commercial vacuum. This ultimately turned a complimentary service for customers purchasing auto batteries into a valuable conversation touchpoint to promote additional offerings like key fob programming and device repair. Loccisano is already planning to open his second store, with commercial sales expected to double this year.
Distinguished Career Award: Dustin Myers of Maryland and Pennsylvania
With over $100 million in cumulative sales over the past nine years, Myers has become synonymous with excellence within the Batteries Plus franchise system. As a member of the brand’s Diamond Sales Club, he is consistently a winner of the top retail and commercial sales (year total) categories systemwide. Known for his unmatched success in national accounts and his deep involvement in brand development, Myers has helped shape the future of the franchise.
His contributions span leadership roles on the Franchise Advisory Council, piloting new programs, and mentoring franchise candidates and fellow franchisees. Myers continues to be an essential partner to the corporate team and an ambassador for Batteries Plus throughout the franchise community.
As Batteries Plus continues to grow with more than 800 stores open and in development, the brand remains focused on supporting and celebrating achievements of its expert franchisees as they lead the specialty battery service space by delivering unmatched value to consumers and businesses alike.
“These winners represent everything we value in a franchisee: ambition, innovation, and collaboration,” stated Joe Malmuth, Chief Development Officer for Batteries Plus. “We’re proud to celebrate their success as they continue to shape our award-winning franchise opportunity as it grows across the nation. We can’t wait to watch their continued impact on our system.”
