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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

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

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

Here's what you would need to invest 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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FDD
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
1988
962
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$30,000
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$192,000

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$640,000

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$1,573,000

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1986
14
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$49,500
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$235,000

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2016
173
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$223,000

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$1,285,000

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1982
66
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$1,387,000

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2024
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1983
40
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$50,000
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2019
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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.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

827

879

962

Company-owned units

767

844

913

Total units

1594

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$223,000 - $1,617,000

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