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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Quick oil change franchise providing fast and convenient oil change services, along with additional vehicle maintenance services.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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962
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16%
16%
Franchise fee

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$30,000
Investment

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$192,000 - $640,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,573,000

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12.6%
12.6%
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a well-known American chain offering preventive maintenance services, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.

Established in 1986 by the Valvoline Company, this chain specializes in providing quick-service engine oil changes. Their services extend beyond oil changes to include chassis lubrication, routine maintenance checks, and a variety of other automotive services.

The franchise began offering franchising opportunities in 1988. Valvoline Instant Oil Change is recognized for its commitment to customer convenience, featuring drive-through oil change facilities and no-appointment-needed service. Their trained technicians use high-quality Valvoline products, ensuring reliable and efficient service.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchise is $192,000 - $640,000. 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.

Type of Expenditure Amount
License Fee $30,000
Land and Improvements Purchased $1,550,000 - $2,750,000
Land and Improvements Leased for Three Months $12,500 - $24,500
Grand Opening Advertising $7,500 - $10,000
Training $5,000 - $10,000
Security Deposits $500 - $11,500
Insurance $10,000 - $15,000
Start-Up Supplies $22,000 - $30,000
Initial Inventory of VALVOLINE® Products $28,750 - $62,050
Equipment and Service Systems $10,000 - $350,000
Signage Leased for Three Months $1,125 - $1,500
Signage Purchased $45,000 - $120,000
Point-of-Sale System $15,000 - $30,000
Additional Funds for Three Months $50,000 - $65,000
TOTAL (If Real Property Leased for Three Months and Signage Leased) $192,375 - $639,550
TOTAL (If Real Property Purchased and Signage Purchased) $1,773,750 - $3,483,550

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Type of Expenditure Amount
License Fee $30,000
Land and Improvements Purchased $1,550,000 - $2,750,000
Land and Improvements Leased for Three Months $12,500 - $24,500
Grand Opening Advertising $7,500 - $10,000
Training $5,000 - $10,000
Security Deposits $500 - $11,500
Insurance $10,000 - $15,000
Start-Up Supplies $22,000 - $30,000
Initial Inventory of VALVOLINE® Products $28,750 - $62,050
Equipment and Service Systems $10,000 - $350,000
Signage Leased for Three Months $1,125 - $1,500
Signage Purchased $45,000 - $120,000
Point-of-Sale System $15,000 - $30,000
Additional Funds for Three Months $50,000 - $65,000
TOTAL (If Real Property Leased for Three Months and Signage Leased) $192,375 - $639,550
TOTAL (If Real Property Purchased and Signage Purchased) $1,773,750 - $3,483,550

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Valvoline Instant Oil Change's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Valvoline Instant Oil Change had 1875 total units in 2025, of which 962 were franchised-owned and 913 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

key competitors in the

Oil Change

sector.

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Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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962

New
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16%
16%

2% - 6%

$192,000

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$640,000

$1,573,000

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$xxx,xxx

16.8%

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Training 

Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOCF) offers a thorough and structured training program for franchisees and select employees, encompassing various key aspects of the business. The training program consists of several segments:

Real Estate & Development Training: This segment covers site selection criteria, the real estate diligence process, and store prototype plan review. It includes one day of orientation and one to three days of site visits.

Administration Training: This program focuses on business and center management training, including human resources, compensation, fleets, marketing, legal, environmental health & safety (EH&S), credit, security, training, point of sale, and pricing. It comprises approximately three days of classroom instruction and three days of on-the-job training.

Operations Training: Aimed at the initial manager, this training emphasizes center management with about five days of classroom instruction and 20 days of on-the-job training. Completion is required before the center opens.

Center Opening Training: This segment is designed to assist in the opening of a new center, providing operational training and assistance at the franchisee's center about one week before opening.

Territory Protection

Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisees are granted the right to operate within a specific designated territory. This territory is defined as the area within a two-mile radius from the central point of the approved location.

Under the terms of the License Agreement, Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOCF) commits not to operate or license other individuals to operate any center within this designated territory using the System and the Proprietary Marks.

However, it is important to note that franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory. As a result, they may encounter competition from other franchisees, outlets owned by VIOCF, or other distribution channels and competitive brands managed by VIOCF.

Competitors

Below are some of Valvoline Instant Oil Change'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
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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
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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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