Express Oil Change

Auto repair service center specializing in oil changes

Former gas station manager Jim Lunceford founded Express Oil Change in 1979 after hearing about a West Coast business that offered quick oil changes. Lunceford brought the concept to Alabama, opened four centers and began franchising in 1984.

In 1996, franchisees Joe Watson and Ricky Brooks purchased Express Oil Change from Lunceford and began expanding the company into Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas. Two years later, the company purchased Tune-Up Clinics, a 28-store chain based in Atlanta. Twenty-five Tune-Up Clinic locations became Express Oil Change centers after the purchase.

Please Note: The operators of Express Oil Change, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Express Oil Change website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Express Oil Change Franchises?

Total Investment: $124,500-$200,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $27,500
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Express Oil Change

Express Oil Change
190 W. Valley Ave.
Birmingham, AL
35209

Phone: (205)945-1771
Fax: (205)940-6025

Website: Visit Website

Express Oil Change News

Express Oil Change And Service Center Franchise Names Outstanding Franchisees
The Rookie of the Year award is presented to franchisees who have operated at least one center for between six and eighteen months and who have experienced sales growth through adherence to Express Oil Change & Service Center procedures. Bob Wilder and Lee Patterson of B & L Investments and Gregg Ga... more

Express Oil Change: A Fan Favorite
With the summer months drawing to a close and fall quickly approaching, we at National Oil & Lube News turn our thoughts to that most American of activities — football! In keeping with the theme for our lube of the month articles, we decided to locate a lube operation with close ties to football, an... more

ASO, The Auto Services Operator Magazine, recognizes the Dynamic Duo of Joe Watson and Ricky Brooks Of Express Oil Change. It may not be a battle of good versus evil, but the fast lube business can often be a serious struggle. At times, operators may feel like it takes super human strength to ru... more

Express Oil Change Races To The Top With Its First-ever Nascar Race Sponsorship
Express Oil Change, already the Southeast's fastest growing quick oil-change franchise, accelerated its pace even more by sponsoring its first ever NASCAR race the "2001 Express Oil Change 200" in Birmingham on May 12, 2001 and Montgomery on June 2, 2001. In addition, Express Oil Change ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Express Oil Change open? 1979
When did Express Oil Change start Franchising? 1983

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 124 0 0 25

2004 114 0 0 35

2003 130 0 0 13

2002 125 0 0 13

2001 118 0 0 12

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): Citigroup, the SBA, SouthTrust Bank, AmSouth Bank, Compass Bank

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

85% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (92% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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