Valvoline Instant Oil Change
We provide quick-service oil changes, chassis lubrication, preventive maintenance, and a range of other automotive services through Valvoline Instant Oil Change centers. Our centers serve vehicle owners and lessees who want routine maintenance done quickly and professionally without handling it themselves. Services can include oil and filter changes, fluid top-offs, battery and safety checks, tire pressure and wiper inspections, transmission and coolant services, air filter replacement, and other approved maintenance work. We operate as a service-based automotive business with free-standing centers in a variety of locations, including shopping center pads and strip center sites. Each location follows standardized operating methods, service procedures, product specifications, and quality controls to deliver consistent vehicle maintenance.
Your franchise match score
Automotive
Brand highlights
- CEO
- Headquarters100 Valvoline Way, Lexington, KY, 40509
- Year founded1988
- Year started franchising1988
- IndustryAutomotive
- Locations open1483 (+313 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$178,025 - $3,273,500
- Franchise fee$30,000
- Royalty6% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (“AGR”) or a graduated royalty rate between 4% and 6% of AGR
- Brand fund2% of AGR until the cap amount has been reached
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-12-03
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Valvoline Instant Oil Change, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Valvoline Instant Oil Change. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Valvoline Instant Oil Change provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 1483 |
| Franchise locations | 774 |
| Corporate locations | 709 |
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