This will be a Halloween themed Grand Opening, and there will be activities such as a costume contest, and Halloween face painting.  There will be cool stuff for the whole family like bouncy houses, games, food, giveaways, and music.

Interstate All Battery Center is proud to be serving the residents of Sudbury, ON with their battery needs and connecting with the community.  We look forward to building a strong foundation with customers through our outrageously dependable customer service and community involvement.

Interstate All Battery Center is a fast-growing division of Interstate Batteries – the No. 1 automotive replacement battery in the country. The future is wireless, and that means portable power. Interstate All Battery Centers provide 16,000 different styles of batteries. Many of these are used in households that average 21 battery-operated devices in each home. Interstate All Battery Centers have created a dynamic relationship with retail customers and business-to-business clients that lead the industry in customer satisfaction ratings.

About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs over 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

About Interstate All Battery Centers

Interstate All Battery Centers are the Outrageously Dependable^® retail division of Interstate Batteries with new locations opening across the North America. Interstate All Battery Centers offer Every Battery for Every Need with more than 16,000 kinds of batteries from cell phones, hearing aid and laptop batteries to alkaline and automotive batteries. For more information, visit allbatteryfranchise.com.

DALLAS (Sept. 18, 2012) — Today’s high-tech world has gone portable with vehicles equipped with more electronics than ever before and the advent of Start/Stop technology. Interstate Batteries has designed a battery that leads the industry for both today and tomorrow. Known as the No. 1 automotive replacement battery in America, Interstate is meeting the power demand and cranking dependability of these on-the-go consumers with its new MT7 absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, available this fall in group sizes 34, 65 and 78.

Late-model vehicles are equipped with numerous electrical accessories, and the MT7 AGM battery is ideal for handling the cranking and reserve power demands of these highly accessorized vehicles. Interstate’s newest AGM battery is ideally suited to accommodate the cycling demands for drivers who plug in additional devices, such as cellphones, backup sensors and GPS navigators.

The new battery features Interstate’s Pure Matrix™ Power, a 99.99 percent pure, non-alloy lead in ultra-thin plates. The combination of pure lead without the common impurities of alloyed lead and increased surface area of the thinner plates results in a battery that performs at an extremely high level in both cranking the engine and powering electrical accessories over and over again.

“Interstate Batteries continues to be a leader in delivering technology that provides excellence in portable power solutions for the automotive market,” Interstate Batteries CEO Carlos Sepulveda said. “This new battery is an example of our marketing and production professionals spending years analyzing the marketplace portable power needs, and then delivering just the right product to meet those demands.”

Interstate’s new battery outperforms conventional batteries, delivering twice the life of most absorbed glass mat batteries and three times the life of flooded batteries. And, as an AGM battery, the MT7 AGM has all the typical AGM benefits: leak proof, vibration resistant, maintenance free and installable at any angle (except upside down).

 “Most starting batteries don’t typically discharge deeper than a 10 percent depth of discharge,” said Gale Kimbrough, Interstate Batteries technical services manager. “The MT7 AGM delivers 400 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge while recharging faster and self-discharging slower than typical AGM batteries, and it performs extremely well in cold weather. A starting battery capable of that many extreme deep cycles is unique in the battery industry.”

            Conventional alloy-lead AGM technology batteries have been used for years in motorcycles, automobiles, wheelchairs and backup power supplies, but Interstate Batteries’ new pure-lead MT7 AGM battery exceeds the performance of these products. With an expected battery service life three times that of a conventional start, light, ignition (SLI) battery and twice that of conventional alloy-lead AGM batteries, the Interstate MT7 AGM offers the lowest cost per cycle.

The MT7 AGM battery will be featured at Interstate Batteries’ exhibit area (Booth 3471) during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.

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About Interstate Batteries

 Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable^® portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs more than 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

About Interstate All Battery Centers

Interstate All Battery Centers are the Outrageously Dependable^® retail division of Interstate Batteries with new locations opening across the North America. Interstate All Battery Centers offer Every Battery for Every Need with more than 16,000 kinds of batteries from cell phones, hearing aid and laptop batteries to alkaline and automotive batteries. For more information, visit allbatteryfranchise.com.

From now through the end of October, Woodbridge Interstate All Battery Center is donating all proceeds from sales of the Interstate streamlight pink Nano keychain flashlight to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

            “Interstate All Battery Center of Woodbridge is proud to support the work and mission of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation,” said Franchisee Anthony Barbour. “We believe it is important to find a cure to a disease that affects so many.”

            The mission of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation^® is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Currently, 91 cents of every dollar spent by BCRF is directed towards breast cancer research and awareness programs. To date, BCRF has raised more than $350 million and currently supports 186 researchers across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. 

            Interstate Batteries has been an active corporate partner in the Woodbridge community since 1971.  Interstate All Battery Center is a fast-growing retail division of Interstate Batteries – the No. 1 automotive replacement battery brand in the country.

            Interstate All Battery Center provides 16,000 different styles of batteries. And with the average household using about 21 battery-operated devices, Interstate All Battery Center has available portable power for every need. Interstate All Battery Center has created a dynamic relationship with retail customers and business-to-business clients that lead the industry in customer satisfaction ratings.

For information about Interstate All Battery Center, go to www.allbatteryfranchise.com.

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About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs over 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

About Interstate All Battery Centers

Interstate All Battery Centers are the Outrageously Dependable^® retail division of Interstate Batteries with new locations opening across the North America. Interstate All Battery Centers offer Every Battery for Every Need with more than 16,000 kinds of batteries from cell phones, hearing aid and laptop batteries to alkaline and automotive batteries. For more information, visit allbatteryfranchise.com.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Sept. 20, 2012) – The Interstate All Battery Center in Edmonton celebrates its grand re-opening on September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is located at 11216 156th Street NW.

“Since opening in late 2007, we have been providing exemplary customer service and offering the best battery products to Edmonton,” Store Manager Nicky Gocuan said. “We are excited to take this opportunity to thank our community and celebrate this success with our customers.”

Interstate All Battery Center is a fast-growing retail division of Interstate Batteries – the No. 1 automotive replacement battery brand in the country. Interstate All Battery Center provides 16,000 different styles of batteries. And with the average household using about 21 battery-operated devices, Interstate All Battery Center has available portable power for every need. Interstate All Battery Center has created a dynamic relationship with retail customers and business-to-business clients that lead the industry in customer satisfaction ratings.

Interstate Batteries of Edmonton, distributorship to IABC Edmonton, is independently owned and operated by Brian Benning. Born and raised in Edmonton, Brian is a former NHL player and current Oiler Alumni President.

Grand re-opening activities at the store include family friendly activities such as a bouncey castle for kids and an appearance by the local Fire Department. Special guest, Jason Strudwick, former Edmonton Oiler hockey player, will also be on-site signing autographs! Customers can enter a chance to win a $500 gift certificate from Interstate All Battery Center and will receive a free 9V in support of the City Fire Prevention Week.

Customers will enjoy an on-site radio remote and a free lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs. Santa’s Anonymous will be on location collecting toy donations and for every alkaline battery purchased the day of the grand opening, IABC will donate the same amount to Santa’s Anonymous. IABC is a proud sponsor of The City Fire Prevention program, Toy Run and Santa’s Anonymous.

The public is invited to be a part of the grand opening festivities. Store hours for the Edmonton Interstate All Battery Center are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For additional media inquiries, contact Nicky Gocuan, Interstate All Battery Center, 780.454.4343, ext. 1, abcnicky@telus.net.  For information about Interstate All Battery Center, go to www.allbatteryfranchise.com

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About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs over 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

About Interstate All Battery Centers

Interstate All Battery Centers are the Outrageously Dependable^® retail division of Interstate Batteries with new locations opening across the North America. Interstate All Battery Centers offer Every Battery for Every Need with more than 16,000 kinds of batteries from cell phones, hearing aid and laptop batteries to alkaline and automotive batteries. For more information, visit allbatteryfranchise.com.

“Interstate Batteries is proud to recognize the great work of Grant Brown as an Interstate All Battery Center franchisee,” Interstate All Battery vice president Michael Tapp said. “Under Grant’s leadership, the Lancaster Interstate All Battery Center is an excellent example of the outrageously dependable service and products our team members are providing customers.”

Interstate’s Rookie of the Year award is given to the store that exemplifies exceptional customer service, community involvement, financial stability, and exceeds sales expectations.

“I am honored to be recognized with the Rookie of the Year award,” Brown said. “This award is a reflection of the people we come in contact with every day who insist on having the best products and service, and the best is Interstate Batteries.”

For additional media inquiries, contact Grant Brown, Lancaster Interstate All Battery Center,

(717) 824-4336,  gbrown@lancasterallbatterycenter.com. For information on Interstate All Battery Center, go to interstatebatteries.com/franchising.   

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About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable^® portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs more than 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

About Interstate All Battery Centers

Interstate All Battery Centers are the Outrageously Dependable^® retail division of Interstate Batteries with new locations opening across the North America. Interstate All Battery Centers offer Every Battery for Every Need with more than 16,000 kinds of batteries from cell phones, hearing aid and laptop batteries to alkaline and automotive batteries. For more information, visit allbatteryfranchise.com.

Great Falls, MT (Aug. 30, 2012) – The Interstate All Battery Center in Great Falls, MT, celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, September 8^th from 11am to 4pm. The store is located at 1712 3^rd St NW, (406) 761-4236.

“We are excited to bring the quality and dependability of the Interstate Batteries brand to Great Falls,” franchisee Cal Wester said. “Our company has a proven history of providing exemplary customer service and the best battery products available.”

Interstate All Battery Center is a fast-growing retail division of Interstate Batteries – the No. 1 automotive replacement battery in the country. The future is wireless, and that means portable power. Interstate All Battery Centers provide 16,000 different styles of batteries. Many of these are used in households that average 21 battery-operated devices in each home. Interstate All Battery Centers have created a dynamic relationship with retail customers and business-to-business clients that lead the industry in customer satisfaction ratings.

“Interstate All Battery Center is proud to be serving the residents of Great Falls and the surrounding area with their battery needs,” said Jim Eades, Interstate Batteries director of franchise development. “We look forward to building a strong foundation with these customers through our outrageously dependable customer service.”

Grand-opening activities at the store include a radio remote by 104.9, The Wolf, The Interstate Batteries bounce house for kids, and other family friendly activities. Customers can enjoy a free lunch from Subway along with the chance to win many giveaways and grand prize drawings!

The local YWCA will also be on site collecting used cell phones. Every cell phone that is donated is refurbished and programmed for emergency use only. These phones will then be donated to the local shelter for battered women to assist in helping them dial 911in their time of need.

The public is invited to be a part of the grand opening festivities. Store hours for the Great Falls Interstate All Battery Center are Monday through Friday 8am to5pm and Saturday 8am to 3pm.

For additional media inquiries, contact Cal Wester, Interstate All Battery Center, (406) 761-4236, westerent@msn.com. For information about Interstate All Battery Center, go to www.allbatteryfranchise.com.

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About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs over 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota (August 10, 2012) – The Interstate All Battery Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, August 18 from noon to 4pm. The store is located at 582 Prairie Center Dr., (952) 941-014.

“We are excited to bring the quality and dependability of the Interstate Batteries brand to Eden Prairie,” franchisee Craig LaCount said. “Our company has a proven history of providing exemplary customer service and the best battery products available.”

Interstate All Battery Center is a fast-growing retail division of Interstate Batteries – the No. 1 automotive replacement battery in the country. The future is wireless, and that means portable power. Interstate All Battery Centers provide 16,000 different styles of batteries. Many of these are used in households that average 21 battery-operated devices in each home. Interstate All Battery Centers have created a dynamic relationship with retail customers and business-to-business clients that lead the industry in customer satisfaction ratings.

“Interstate All Battery Center is proud to be serving the residents of Eden Prairie with their battery needs,” said Jim Eades, Interstate Batteries director of franchise development. “We look forward to building a strong foundation with these customers through our outrageously dependable customer service.”

Grand-opening activities at the store include free food, gifts, and hourly raffles. The public is invited to be a part of the grand opening festivities located at 582 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344. Store hours for the Eden Prairie Interstate All Battery Center are Monday through Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm.

For additional media inquiries, contact Craig LaCount, Interstate All Battery Center, (952) 941-0141, craig.lacount@charter.net.  For information about Interstate All Battery Center, go to interstatebatteries.com/franchising.

About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs over 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 2, 2012 – The Interstate All Battery Center in Louisville, KY, celebrates its grand opening on Friday, August 10 from 11a-6p at its store located at 1831 Blakenbaker Parkway.  In addition to traditional store grand opening activities on Friday, franchisee Mike Sawyer has teamed up with Cox Media group to host a community-focused “Heroes Supporting Heroes Family Festival” on Saturday, August 11, from 11a-3p at the Ashley Furniture parking lot off Blakenbaker Parkway.

“Our company has a proven history of providing exemplary customer service and the best battery products available. And while we are excited to bring the quality and dependability of the Interstate Batteries brand to Louisville, we are passionate about bringing awareness and support to the organization of Supporting Heroes.” franchisee Mike Sawyer said.

Supporting Heroes is a Kentucky based non-profit organization that provides support for families of those civil servants – Fire, Police, EMS – that have fallen in the line of duty.  The “Heroes Supporting Heroes Family Festival” on Saturday, August 11 provides a great opportunity for people to connect with their local heroes in fun ways.  There will be activities, demonstrations from K9 and Mounted Patrol, and displays representing each branch:  Fire, Police, and EMS.  There will be cool stuff for the whole family like bouncy houses, games, food, giveaways, and music.

“Interstate All Battery Center is proud to be serving the residents of Louisville with their battery needs and connecting with the community in such a heroic way,” said Jim Eades, Interstate Batteries director of franchise development. “We look forward to building a strong foundation with customers through our outrageously dependable customer service and community involvement.”

Interstate All Battery Center is a fast-growing division of Interstate Batteries – the No. 1 automotive replacement battery in the country. The future is wireless, and that means portable power. Interstate All Battery Centers provide 16,000 different styles of batteries. Many of these are used in households that average 21 battery-operated devices in each home. Interstate All Battery Centers have created a dynamic relationship with retail customers and business-to-business clients that lead the industry in customer satisfaction ratings.

Grand-opening activities at the store on Friday, August 11 include a ribbon cutting, mayor proclamation, drawings, activities and recycling opportunities which proceeds will go for Supporting Heroes.

The public is invited to be a part of the grand opening festivities. Store hours for the Louisville Interstate All Battery Center are weekdays 8a-6p, Saturdays 10a-4p, closed on Sunday.

For additional media inquiries, contact Mike Sawyer, Interstate All Battery Center, (502) 297-8600, msawyer@allbatterycenterky.com.  For information about Interstate All Battery Center, go to interstatebatteries.com/franchising.

About Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries delivers Outrageously Dependable portable power solutions. The Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles batteries, and provides motive and critical power products. Interstate sells products throughout North America, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Interstate employs over 1,600 team members throughout North America. For more information, visit interstatebatteries.com.

Radio station KRLD-AM in Dallas-Fort Worth recently featured Interstate Batteries President & CEO Carlos Sepulveda in its CEO Spotlight. The segment, hosted by David Johnson, features CEO interviews from successful companies such as Southwest Airlines, Pizza Inn Holdings and MoneyGram…………read more.

Dallas Business Journal Profiles Interstate Batteries Scott Miller

If you picked up a copy of the week of February 29th’s Dallas Business Journal, you’ll see a smiling photo of one of our own. Scott Miller, senior vice president of the Interstate Batteries Independent Distributor Group, and former senior vice president of Interstate All Battery Center Franchise, is featured in a “Facetime” Q&A about his history with the company. His story of climbing the ladder is right in line with how we like to view those who take advantage of thefranchise opportunity with Interstate All Battery Center. Work hard, and success will come to you………read more.

Interstate All Battery Center Picks Quincy, Ill., Franchise as “Store of the Year”

What happens when Outrageously Dependable® service and community support come together? Why, of course, those are key elements in deciding the Interstate All Battery Center® Store of the Year. And for 2011, that award goes to franchisees Jake and Steve Leigh of Quincy, Ill. Jake and Steve transformed their store, located at 48th and Main, from a commercial-focus to a more retail-first location, significantly increasing year-over-year sales and retail sales!…………read more.

If you would like to learn more about our multi-chain franchise opportunities available give us a call at (877) 686-7688!

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The key to running a successful business lies in the proper management of assets, and part of that is inventory control. Few things are as important to a small business as the importance of inventory management. When you take advantage of a franchise opportunity, such as with an Interstate All Battery Center, It can mean the difference between success and failure: too much is wasted money; too little can mean lost sales………read more.

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The idea of owning a business is appealing to many people, but often, business opportunity seekers jump in without proper preparation. Even in a franchise model, there is no guarantee of success for the small business owner. It pays to know as much as you can  before you start, so you can avoid potential pitfalls. Here are some common mistakes people make when looking for a business or franchise opportunity………….read more.

If you would like to learn more about our multi-chain franchise opportunities available give us a call at (877) 686-7688!