Draft:Battery World
Australian battery retail franchise network
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Battery World is an Australian retailer of batteries, power solutions and energy storage for automotive, marine, recreational, home and commercial use. Battery World was founded in 1997 in North Queensland. Operating as a franchise model, there are over 116 locally owned and operated Battery World stores across Australia as of 2025. Its headquarters are located Carole Park, Queensland. [1]
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| Company type | Franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Battery World Australia Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Batteries, accessories, energy storage solutions |
| Services | Battery testing, fitting, recycling, roadside assistance |
| Website | www |
History
Battery World is a subsidiary of parent company Century Yuasa Batteries Pty Ltd. In 1997, the retail arm, Battery World was created by as a response to the growing consumer demand for a dedicated battery retailer in Australia. Battery World was established in 1997 to meet growing consumer demand for dedicated battery retail and technical expertise across Australia.[2] The first Battery World store was opened in Cairns, Queensland, with a second store in Townsville, Queensland. From 1998 onwards, Battery World expanded its number of stores by opening franchise stores in major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra. Battery World also opened in regional cities such as Dubbo, Cairns and Bendigo, developing a national footprint of locally owned and operated stores.
Recognition and Awards
Media coverage
Battery World has received national, regional and industry media coverage in Australia across print, online, radio and television platforms. Major metropolitan and regional news outlets including The Courier-Mail, The Daily Telegraph, The Australian, Herald Sun, NT News, Townsville Bulletin, Cairns Post, Gold Coast Bulletin, The Advertiser and The Mercury have reported on Battery World in the context of battery safety, lithium-ion fire risks, vehicle maintenance, consumer education and road safety initiatives. Some of the recent initiatives are: Townsville firefighter’s warning on e-scooters, tablets with lithium-ion batteries [5] [6], Aussie Racing Cars reveals vastly different 2025 calendar [7], There's no 'back to school' for sick kids [8], Battery World Caloundra to power Falcons [9], Batteries Can Be A Lifeline in an Emergency [10], Essential truck battery tips every tradie should know[11], Locals urged not to dispose of used batteries in rubbish bins [12], Battery World sister act charges into third year of Movember fundraising for men’s health[13] and more
See also
- Franchising in Australia
- Battery recycling
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