Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Lexington, KY
Valvoline Instant Oil Change offers a strong franchise opportunity in the Automotive sector, founded in 1986 and franchising since 1988. Franchisees should prepare for an investment ranging from $250,000 to $3,750,000, including a franchise fee of $30,000 and a liquid capital requirement of $300,000. With an expansive network of 1,700 units, Valvoline has seen a steady growth rate of 6% over the last five years. The ideal franchisee is someone proactive with a background in automotive services. Valvoline Instant Oil Change offers extensive support and training, with competitive royalty fees of 6%, making it an exceptional franchising opportunity for those in the automotive industry.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$250K – $3.8M
Franchise Fee
$30K
Total Units
1,700
5-Year Growth
+6%
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About the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise Opportunity
The Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise is a Automotive franchising opportunity founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lexington, KY. With over 1,700 franchise units, Valvoline Instant Oil Change is one of the recognized brands in the automotive sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee ranges from $250K to $3.8M. The initial franchise fee is $30K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $300K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned Valvoline Instant Oil Change a FIC Score of 73.8 out of 100, ranking it #417 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (74.5/100), franchisor support quality (73.5/100), and unit economics (73.4/100).
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has demonstrated 6% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.
The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
FIC 73.8 · #417
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