Key Numbers
2,039
Total units open
164
Units opened last year
117 franchised, 97 company-owned; net of reacquired/sold units
2 franchised units terminated
Units closed last year
162 units
Net unit growth
from 1,875 at start of FY2025 to 2,039 at end
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchise
Automotive 2025 FDD Analysis
Est. 1988 (38+ years)
Item 19 Available
Data extracted from Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc.'s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$192,375 to $3,483,550
Franchise Fee
$30,000 (first center); $20,000 or $5,000 (subsequent centers)
Royalty Rate
2% year 1, 3% year 2, 6% year 3+ (or graduated 4-6% based on cumulative revenue)
Ad Fund Contribution
3% of AGR (local advertising minimum); System Fund up to 2% of AGR (capped annually at $7,500)
Term Length
15 years initial; renewal options for 5, 10, or 15 years
Number of Units (current)
2,039 total system-wide (1,063 franchised, 976 company-owned) as of September 30, 2025
Quick Verdict
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mature automotive concept.
✓ Strengths
- Low entry fee: $5,000 (industry median: $35,000)
- Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- 1,071 units — strong system scale
⚠ Risks
- No exclusive territory — franchisor can open nearby
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$192K - $3.5M
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
58th percentile | 24% below the Automotive industry average
Royalty Fee
6% of AGR
Item 6 — as reported in 2025 FDD · + 2.0% to 3.0% ad fund
Years in Business
38+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1988
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Item 19 Median Revenue ✓
$1.9M
Based on 785 units · fiscal year 2025
Agreement Term
15 years
Item 10 — as reported in 2025 FDD
Company-Owned Units
976
Item 20 — as reported in 2025 FDD
Financing Available
Semi-Absentee Eligible
Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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PremiumIndustry Benchmarks
vs 62 Automotive peersInitial InvestmentHigher than 58% of peers
Franchise FeeLower than 94% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 95% of peers
Automotive Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$253,630 – $1,212,892
Avg Franchise Fee
$34,622
Avg System Size
340 units
Franchises Analyzed
62
How Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc. stacks up against direct competitors
| Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc. | Prime Car Wash Franchising LLC Similar price | Velofix Holdings USA, Inc. Biggest system | SYSTEMFORWARD AMERICA, LLC Top-rated in category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Automotive | ||||
| Franchise fee | $5K | $50K | $35K | $50K |
| Total investment | $192K–$3.5M | $1.9M–$3.7M | $1K–$252K | $118K–$191K |
| Royalty | 6% of AGR | — | 8% | 7% |
| Total units | 1,071 | 3 | 9,453 | 309 |
| Item 19? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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