Headquarters picks the point of sale
The filing makes headquarters the decision point for a POS, not the owners.
Franchise agreement · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Automotive services
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising franchise
2,039 locations, and franchised locations grew 10.5% last year. Headquarters picks the POS and the card processor.
Total investment
$192K to $3.48M
Item 7
Locations
2,039
+10.5% franchised
Average revenue
$1.59M
per location
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$30K
Item 5 · per location
Royalty
2%–6%
Item 6 · full terms unconfirmed
Ad fund
2%
Item 6 · percentage component
Term
15 years
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Franchised
52%
Item 20 · 1,063 of 2,039
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What decides a sale into Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Franchise agreement · 2026 filingMost owners run several locations
About 1 in 2 owners runs more than one location. Franchised locations grew by about 100 last year, and each opening buys the required systems.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
- The owner map70 owners by state, and the 52 who run several locations
- 21 requirements the filing setsEach with the franchisor's own sentence
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising franchise questions
How much does a Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $192,375 to $3,483,550, including a $30,000 initial fee.
How many Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 2,039 locations, 1,063 of them franchised and 976 run by the company. Franchised locations grew by about 100 over the year.
Who owns Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising?
Valvoline US LLC is the parent company of Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising.
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