Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Jiffy Lube, Take 5, Strickland Brothers Recognized in Franchise 500
Accolades continue to roll in for the quick lube industry’s leading brands. The following four operators were among the honorees in Entrepreneur’s 46th annual Franchise 500 rankings, which were released this week:
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change (No. 24)
- Jiffy Lube (84)
- Take 5 Oil Change (101)
- Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change (349)
Published annually since 1980, the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranks companies with at least 10 franchise units that are looking to expand in the United States and Canada. Franchisors were scored on 150 data points across key factors that include: cost and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength.
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Coming in at No. 24 overall, Valvoline Instant Oil Change was the highest ranked company across the broader automotive category. More than half of the company’s preventive auto maintenance service centers are operated by franchisees, according to a Valvoline news release. The company announced in December 2024 that it plans to expand its franchisee network to 250 new stores annually.
"We are committed to maximizing our same stores sales growth as well as accelerating our retail network," Adam Worsham, Valvoline Inc.'s chief franchising officer, said in a news release. "There is significant opportunity within the preventive automotive services industry and an opportunity to bring the convenient services of Valvoline Instant Oil Change to even more people."
