Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchises for Sale

Stay-in-your-car oil changes from the second-largest quick-lube chain in the U.S. A high-throughput service franchise with a large company-operated footprint.

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2,039

Total units

$192K+

Initial investment

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Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year

Franchised Affiliate

1,723

2023

1,875

2024

2,039

2025

1,063

Franchised units

976

Affiliate-owned units

2,039

Total units

+18.3%

3-yr unit growth

Existing Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchises for Sale

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise Model Overview

Valvoline Instant Oil Change centers perform oil changes and preventive maintenance in a drive-in format where customers stay in the vehicle, with technicians working from a pit below. The model emphasizes speed and consistency, and the franchisor operates a large share of the system itself alongside multi-unit franchisees. New franchise development is typically awarded in multi-unit packages to experienced groups, so existing-center acquisitions are the practical route for smaller buyers.

Ideal owner profile

Multi-unit automotive operator or investor with strong district management

Comfortable in a highly standardized system where the franchisor is also a major operator

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $30,000 (first Center; $20,000 second)

Total initial investment $192,375 – $639,550 (leased real property)

Royalty Graduated — Yr1 2%, Yr2 4%, Yr3+ 6% of AGR

Ad / brand fund Local Advertising ≥3% of AGR (National/Regional ad funds not yet established)

FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)

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