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Grease Monkey Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Grease Monkey is an automotive maintenance and repair franchise that offers quick and reliable services, including oil changes, vehicle inspections, and preventive maintenance, providing convenient and trustworthy car care solutions.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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209
+
12%
12%
Franchise fee

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$39,900
Investment

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$291,000 - $1,972,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,070,000

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6.7%
6.7%
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Grease Monkey is one of the leading independent franchisors of automotive oil change centers in the United States, with a presence that extends internationally to countries such as China, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia.

Founded in 1978, the company has been committed to delivering a wide range of preventive vehicle maintenance services and products.

Their offerings include services for air conditioning, air filters, alignments, batteries, brakes, diagnostic checks, check engine lights, diesel exhaust fluid, differential service, fuel and emission system cleaning, headlights, and power steering.

A subsidiary of FullSpeed Automotive, Grease Monkey's headquarters are located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Having started franchising in 1979, Grease Monkey has grown to boast over 475 locations worldwide, with around 340 centers in the United States.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Grease Monkey franchise is $291,000 - $1,972,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Grease Monkey offers 2 types of franchises:

Type of Location Initial Investment
SINGLE BROWNFIELD/CONVERSION LOCATION $291,320 to $917,050
GROUND UP GREENFIELD LOCATION $1,213,153 to $1,972,033

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Grease Monkey GROUND UP GREENFIELD LOCATION. For more information on costs required to start a Grease Monkey franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $20,000 – $39,900
Real Estate $23,333 – $33,333
Building Work $875,000 – $1,006,650
General Site Work $75,000 – $450,000
Due Diligence, Permits, Design and Plans $25,000 – $80,000
FF&E Package & Installation $80,450 – $186,650
Grand Opening Costs $10,000 – $10,000
Initial Inventory $25,000 – $35,000
Signs $20,000 – $40,000
Supplies $3,000 – $5,000
Initial Training Travel & Lodging Expenses $3,300 – $6,000
Computer Hardware and Software $14,000 – $20,500
Point of Sale Maintenance Fee $2,070 – $4,000
Prepaid Expenses $2,000 – $5,000
Additional Funds (3 months) $35,000 – $50,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $1,213,153 – $1,972,033

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Grease Monkey offers 2 types of franchises:

Type of Location Initial Investment
SINGLE BROWNFIELD/CONVERSION LOCATION $291,320 to $917,050
GROUND UP GREENFIELD LOCATION $1,213,153 to $1,972,033

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Grease Monkey GROUND UP GREENFIELD LOCATION. For more information on costs required to start a Grease Monkey franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $20,000 – $39,900
Real Estate $23,333 – $33,333
Building Work $875,000 – $1,006,650
General Site Work $75,000 – $450,000
Due Diligence, Permits, Design and Plans $25,000 – $80,000
FF&E Package & Installation $80,450 – $186,650
Grand Opening Costs $10,000 – $10,000
Initial Inventory $25,000 – $35,000
Signs $20,000 – $40,000
Supplies $3,000 – $5,000
Initial Training Travel & Lodging Expenses $3,300 – $6,000
Computer Hardware and Software $14,000 – $20,500
Point of Sale Maintenance Fee $2,070 – $4,000
Prepaid Expenses $2,000 – $5,000
Additional Funds (3 months) $35,000 – $50,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $1,213,153 – $1,972,033

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Grease Monkey's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Grease Monkey had 371 total units in 2025, of which 209 were franchised-owned and 162 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Grease Monkey

key competitors in the

Oil Change

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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209

New
+
12%
12%

6.00%

$291,000

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$1,972,000

$1,070,000

n.a.

$xxx,xxx

15.6%

xx%

n.a.

Training 

Grease Monkey provides an extensive training program for its franchisees.

Initial Training: Prior to launching a Grease Monkey Center, franchisees or their principal owners must complete an Initial Training Program. This comprehensive program includes both classroom instruction and practical, hands-on training. The classroom portion lasts approximately three to four days, followed by around five days of practical training. The duration and content can be adjusted based on the participants' experience and skill levels.

Training Subjects: The Initial Training Program encompasses a wide range of topics, including General Center Operations, Vendor Training, Sales/Presentation Techniques, Lubricants and Fluids, Certification Programs, Fleet Accounts Sales and Processing, Key Performance Indicators/Financial Management, and Leadership Skills.

Ongoing Training: Franchisees have access to "FullSpeed University," an online training platform offering various courses, some of which may be required for certification.

Territory Protection

Franchisees of Grease Monkey are not given exclusive territories. Instead, they receive a designated geographic area, known as the "Designated Area," where their Grease Monkey Center and Monkey Shine Facility will be situated. This area is chosen to determine an appropriate site for the franchisee's Center and Facility.

It is important to understand that the Designated Area does not provide any exclusive rights or territorial protections, either before or after the Franchise Agreement is signed. Typically, this area is defined by city, county, or other physical boundaries.

Franchisees do not have any options, rights of first refusal, or similar contractual rights to open additional Grease Monkey Centers, Monkey Shine Facilities, or Franchises in neighboring areas to their Franchised Location.

Competitors

Below are some of Grease Monkey's key competitors in the Oil Change sector.

Victory Lane Quick Oil Change

Franchisees

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12
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-25%
-25%
Investment

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$240,000 - $765,000
Revenue

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Take 5 Oil Change

Franchisees

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173
+
284%
284%
Investment

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$223,000 - $1,617,000
Revenue

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SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up

Franchisees

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66
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-4%
-4%
Investment

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$291,000 - $1,972,000
Revenue

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Kwik Kar

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$291,000 - $1,972,000
Revenue

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Franchisees

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40
+
-63%
-63%
Investment

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$2,562,000 - $3,815,000
Revenue

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Franchisees

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962
+
16%
16%
Investment

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$192,000 - $640,000
Revenue

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