Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Automotive quick-lube service

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a division of The Valvoline Co. and was created in 1986 with the purchase of quick-lube centers throughout New York, Minneapolis and Michigan. The public company began franchising in 1988 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

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

Total Investment: $107,800-$1,000,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change News

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Launches Unprecedented Online Fleet Management Program
Valvoline Instant Oil Change, one of the largest automotive service providers in the U.S., has launched an innovative online fleet management program designed to allow fleet managers greater flexibility and increased options as they manage large and small fleets of cars and trucks. A solid combinati... more

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Opens 700th Service Center
History repeated itself in Massachusetts, as Henley Enterprises, Inc., the Wellesley-based franchisee that opened the first Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise location in 1989, proudly debuted its 27th service center and brought the quick-lube chain to its latest milestone, its 700th location sy... more

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Recognizes Top Franchisees
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC), one of the nation’s largest providers of automotive fluid maintenance services, has named Wellesley, Mass.-based franchisees Don Smith and Richard MacDonald of Henley Enterprises, Inc., Operators of the Year. VIOC honored Smith and MacDonald, as well as othe... more

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Recognizes Top Franchisees
A team of employees from a Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) franchise location in Bemidji, Minn., was recently named “America’s Best Oil Change Team” by a panel of 14 expert judges. The group of service professionals, consisting of Service Center Manager Tim Anderson and Assistant ... more

Valvoline Instant Oil Change 'Famous Cars Roadshow' Brings Hollywood To The Main Streets Of America
With a goal of raising funds and awareness for a program that provides cars to those in need, the Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) "Famous Cars Roadshow" embarked on a three-month national tour today from New York City. The traveling exhibit, comprised of legendary vehicles from some of A... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Valvoline Instant Oil Change open? 1986
When did Valvoline Instant Oil Change start Franchising? 1988

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	391	0	0	362
2003	375	0	0	355
2002	327	0	0	361
2001	302	0	0	367
2000	271	0	0	355

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	Yes	No
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	Yes

Third Party Financing Source(s): Citi Capital, the SBA

Training & Support

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

Marketing
Ad slicks

Business Operations

40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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